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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,114.60, 22,662.90 and 9,275.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,114.60, 22,662.90 and 9,275.40 is: 13,907.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,114.60 : 22,662.90 = 9,275.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,114.60/22,662.90 = 9,275.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,114.60x = 22,662.90 × 9,275.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,114.60x = 210,207,462.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,207,462.66/15,114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,907.58

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