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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.43, 22,671.06 and 9,272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.43, 22,671.06 and 9,272.43 is: 13,917.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.43 : 22,671.06 = 9,272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.43/22,671.06 = 9,272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.43x = 22,671.06 × 9,272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.43x = 210,215,816.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,215,816.88/15,104.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,917.49

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