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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.41, 22,652.90 and 9,908.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.41, 22,652.90 and 9,908.21 is: 14,855.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.41 : 22,652.90 = 9,908.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.41/22,652.90 = 9,908.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.41x = 22,652.90 × 9,908.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.41x = 224,449,690.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,449,690.31/15,108.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,855.94

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