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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.34, 22,537.12 and 9,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.34, 22,537.12 and 9,108 is: 13,655.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.34 : 22,537.12 = 9,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.34/22,537.12 = 9,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.34x = 22,537.12 × 9,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.34x = 205,268,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,268,088.96/15,032.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,655.10

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