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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.60, 22,906.25 and 9,716.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.60, 22,906.25 and 9,716.72 is: 14,565.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.60 : 22,906.25 = 9,716.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.60/22,906.25 = 9,716.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.60x = 22,906.25 × 9,716.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.60x = 222,573,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,573,617.50/15,280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,565.76

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