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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.34, 22,630.93 and 9,248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.34, 22,630.93 and 9,248.72 is: 13,857.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.34 : 22,630.93 = 9,248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.34/22,630.93 = 9,248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.34x = 22,630.93 × 9,248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.34x = 209,306,998.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,306,998.63/15,104.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,857.41

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