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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,106.20, 22,616.10 and 9,274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,106.20, 22,616.10 and 9,274.20 is: 13,884.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,106.20 : 22,616.10 = 9,274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,106.20/22,616.10 = 9,274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,106.20x = 22,616.10 × 9,274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,106.20x = 209,746,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,746,234.62/15,106.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,884.78

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