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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.44, 22,608.86 and 9,072.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.44, 22,608.86 and 9,072.03 is: 13,610.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.44 : 22,608.86 = 9,072.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.44/22,608.86 = 9,072.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.44x = 22,608.86 × 9,072.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.44x = 205,108,295.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,108,295.61/15,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,610.87

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