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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.72, 22,623.99 and 9,244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.72, 22,623.99 and 9,244.09 is: 13,850.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.72 : 22,623.99 = 9,244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.72/22,623.99 = 9,244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.72x = 22,623.99 × 9,244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.72x = 209,138,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,138,199.72/15,099.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,850.47

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