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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,050.16, 22,542.48 and 9,189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,050.16, 22,542.48 and 9,189 is: 13,763.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,050.16 : 22,542.48 = 9,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,050.16/22,542.48 = 9,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,050.16x = 22,542.48 × 9,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,050.16x = 207,142,848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,142,848.72/15,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,763.50

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