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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.29, 22,490.67 and 9,163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.29, 22,490.67 and 9,163 is: 13,736.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.29 : 22,490.67 = 9,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.29/22,490.67 = 9,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.29x = 22,490.67 × 9,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.29x = 206,082,009.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,082,009.21/15,002.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,736.70

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