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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.28, 22,493.66 and 9,164.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.28, 22,493.66 and 9,164.99 is: 13,739.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.28 : 22,493.66 = 9,164.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.28/22,493.66 = 9,164.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.28x = 22,493.66 × 9,164.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.28x = 206,154,179.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,154,179.37/15,004.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,739.69

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