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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.18, 22,651.18 and 9,259.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.18, 22,651.18 and 9,259.18 is: 13,897.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.18 : 22,651.18 = 9,259.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.18/22,651.18 = 9,259.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.18x = 22,651.18 × 9,259.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.18x = 209,731,352.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,731,352.83/15,091.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,897.61

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