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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.29, 22,489.17 and 9,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.29, 22,489.17 and 9,162 is: 13,735.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.29 : 22,489.17 = 9,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.29/22,489.17 = 9,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.29x = 22,489.17 × 9,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.29x = 206,045,775.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,045,775.54/15,001.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,735.20

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