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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.43, 22,669.56 and 9,271.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.43, 22,669.56 and 9,271.43 is: 13,915.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.43 : 22,669.56 = 9,271.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.43/22,669.56 = 9,271.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.43x = 22,669.56 × 9,271.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.43x = 210,179,238.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,179,238.67/15,103.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,915.99

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