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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,102.28, 22,651.80 and 9,248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,102.28, 22,651.80 and 9,248.68 is: 13,872.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,102.28 : 22,651.80 = 9,248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,102.28/22,651.80 = 9,248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,102.28x = 22,651.80 × 9,248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,102.28x = 209,499,249.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,499,249.62/15,102.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,872.03

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