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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.26, 22,637.31 and 9,252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.26, 22,637.31 and 9,252.56 is: 13,863.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.26 : 22,637.31 = 9,252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.26/22,637.31 = 9,252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.26x = 22,637.31 × 9,252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.26x = 209,453,090.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,453,090.91/15,108.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,863.49

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