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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,085.11, 22,627.65 and 9,229.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,085.11, 22,627.65 and 9,229.41 is: 13,844.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,085.11 : 22,627.65 = 9,229.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,085.11/22,627.65 = 9,229.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,085.11x = 22,627.65 × 9,229.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,085.11x = 208,839,859.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,839,859.19/15,085.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,844.11

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