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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.88, 22,632.26 and 9,249.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.88, 22,632.26 and 9,249.19 is: 13,858.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.88 : 22,632.26 = 9,249.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.88/22,632.26 = 9,249.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.88x = 22,632.26 × 9,249.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.88x = 209,330,022.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,330,022.07/15,104.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,858.44

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