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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,209.57, 22,766.55 and 9,669.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,209.57, 22,766.55 and 9,669.17 is: 14,473.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,209.57 : 22,766.55 = 9,669.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,209.57/22,766.55 = 9,669.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,209.57x = 22,766.55 × 9,669.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,209.57x = 220,133,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,133,528.43/15,209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,473.36

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