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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.16, 22,487.82 and 9,146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.16, 22,487.82 and 9,146.92 is: 13,710.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.16 : 22,487.82 = 9,146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.16/22,487.82 = 9,146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.16x = 22,487.82 × 9,146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.16x = 205,694,290.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,694,290.51/15,003.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,710.06

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