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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.20, 22,825.32 and 9,019.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.20, 22,825.32 and 9,019.68 is: 13,529.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.20 : 22,825.32 = 9,019.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.20/22,825.32 = 9,019.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.20x = 22,825.32 × 9,019.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.20x = 205,877,082.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,877,082.30/15,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,529.24

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