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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,102.60, 22,644.90 and 9,263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,102.60, 22,644.90 and 9,263.40 is: 13,889.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,102.60 : 22,644.90 = 9,263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,102.60/22,644.90 = 9,263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,102.60x = 22,644.90 × 9,263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,102.60x = 209,768,766.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,768,766.66/15,102.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,889.58

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