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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.24, 22,635.26 and 9,237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.24, 22,635.26 and 9,237.64 is: 13,855.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.24 : 22,635.26 = 9,237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.24/22,635.26 = 9,237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.24x = 22,635.26 × 9,237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.24x = 209,096,383.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,096,383.19/15,091.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.48

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