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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.72, 22,625.49 and 9,245.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.72, 22,625.49 and 9,245.09 is: 13,851.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.72 : 22,625.49 = 9,245.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.72/22,625.49 = 9,245.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.72x = 22,625.49 × 9,245.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.72x = 209,174,691.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,174,691.34/15,100.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,851.97

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