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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.19, 22,510.98 and 9,168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.19, 22,510.98 and 9,168.03 is: 13,732.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.19 : 22,510.98 = 9,168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.19/22,510.98 = 9,168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.19x = 22,510.98 × 9,168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.19x = 206,381,339.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,381,339.97/15,029.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,732.03

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