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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.48, 22,630.78 and 9,242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.48, 22,630.78 and 9,242.32 is: 13,848.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.48 : 22,630.78 = 9,242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.48/22,630.78 = 9,242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.48x = 22,630.78 × 9,242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.48x = 209,160,910.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,160,910.61/15,103.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,848.52

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