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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.18, 22,670.68 and 9,272.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.18, 22,670.68 and 9,272.18 is: 13,917.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.18 : 22,670.68 = 9,272.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.18/22,670.68 = 9,272.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.18x = 22,670.68 × 9,272.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.18x = 210,206,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,206,625.68/15,104.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,917.12

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