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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.17, 22,535.42 and 9,106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.17, 22,535.42 and 9,106.83 is: 13,653.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.17 : 22,535.42 = 9,106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.17/22,535.42 = 9,106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.17x = 22,535.42 × 9,106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.17x = 205,226,193.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,226,193.38/15,031.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,653.37

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