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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,279.60, 22,875.66 and 9,396.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,279.60, 22,875.66 and 9,396.58 is: 14,067.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,279.60 : 22,875.66 = 9,396.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,279.60/22,875.66 = 9,396.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,279.60x = 22,875.66 × 9,396.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,279.60x = 214,952,969.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,952,969.24/15,279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,067.97

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