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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,114.06, 22,642.02 and 9,192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,114.06, 22,642.02 and 9,192.66 is: 13,771.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,114.06 : 22,642.02 = 9,192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,114.06/22,642.02 = 9,192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,114.06x = 22,642.02 × 9,192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,114.06x = 208,140,391.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,140,391.57/15,114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,771.31

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