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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,110.34, 22,639.92 and 9,254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,110.34, 22,639.92 and 9,254.72 is: 13,866.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,110.34 : 22,639.92 = 9,254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,110.34/22,639.92 = 9,254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,110.34x = 22,639.92 × 9,254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,110.34x = 209,526,007.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,526,007.22/15,110.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,866.40

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