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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.10, 22,613.49 and 9,158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.10, 22,613.49 and 9,158.76 is: 13,731.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.10 : 22,613.49 = 9,158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.10/22,613.49 = 9,158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.10x = 22,613.49 × 9,158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.10x = 207,111,527.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,111,527.67/15,083.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,731.36

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