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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,101.70, 22,609.35 and 9,269.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,101.70, 22,609.35 and 9,269.70 is: 13,878.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,101.70 : 22,609.35 = 9,269.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,101.70/22,609.35 = 9,269.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,101.70x = 22,609.35 × 9,269.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,101.70x = 209,581,891.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,581,891.70/15,101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,878.03

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