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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.35, 22,653.53 and 9,269.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.35, 22,653.53 and 9,269.15 is: 13,898.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.35 : 22,653.53 = 9,269.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.35/22,653.53 = 9,269.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.35x = 22,653.53 × 9,269.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.35x = 209,978,921.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,978,921.25/15,108.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,898.20

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