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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,107.46, 22,635.62 and 9,251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,107.46, 22,635.62 and 9,251.84 is: 13,862.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,107.46 : 22,635.62 = 9,251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,107.46/22,635.62 = 9,251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,107.46x = 22,635.62 × 9,251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,107.46x = 209,421,134.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,421,134.54/15,107.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,862.10

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