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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,085.18, 22,642.17 and 9,253.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,085.18, 22,642.17 and 9,253.18 is: 13,888.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,085.18 : 22,642.17 = 9,253.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,085.18/22,642.17 = 9,253.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,085.18x = 22,642.17 × 9,253.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,085.18x = 209,512,074.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,512,074.60/15,085.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,888.60

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