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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,092.90, 22,636.11 and 9,467.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,092.90, 22,636.11 and 9,467.86 is: 14,199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092.90 : 22,636.11 = 9,467.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092.90/22,636.11 = 9,467.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092.90x = 22,636.11 × 9,467.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092.90x = 214,315,541.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,315,541.78/15,092.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,199.75

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