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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,226.20, 22,838.82 and 9,028.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,226.20, 22,838.82 and 9,028.68 is: 13,542.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,226.20 : 22,838.82 = 9,028.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,226.20/22,838.82 = 9,028.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,226.20x = 22,838.82 × 9,028.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,226.20x = 206,204,397.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,204,397.36/15,226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,542.74

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