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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,109.28, 20,836.87 and 9,442.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,109.28, 20,836.87 and 9,442.22 is: 13,021.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,109.28 : 20,836.87 = 9,442.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,109.28/20,836.87 = 9,442.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,109.28x = 20,836.87 × 9,442.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,109.28x = 196,746,326.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,746,326.63/15,109.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,021.55

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