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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,198.80, 22,812.60 and 9,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,198.80, 22,812.60 and 9,366.80 is: 14,059.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,198.80 : 22,812.60 = 9,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,198.80/22,812.60 = 9,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,198.80x = 22,812.60 × 9,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,198.80x = 213,681,061.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,681,061.68/15,198.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,059.07

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