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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,090.24, 22,633.76 and 9,236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,090.24, 22,633.76 and 9,236.64 is: 13,853.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,090.24 : 22,633.76 = 9,236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,090.24/22,633.76 = 9,236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,090.24x = 22,633.76 × 9,236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,090.24x = 209,059,892.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,059,892.97/15,090.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,853.98

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