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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,220.08, 22,813.32 and 9,952.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,220.08, 22,813.32 and 9,952.92 is: 14,918.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220.08 : 22,813.32 = 9,952.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220.08/22,813.32 = 9,952.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220.08x = 22,813.32 × 9,952.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220.08x = 227,059,148.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,059,148.89/15,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,918.39

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