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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,146.20, 22,676.10 and 9,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,146.20, 22,676.10 and 9,314.20 is: 13,944.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,146.20 : 22,676.10 = 9,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,146.20/22,676.10 = 9,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,146.20x = 22,676.10 × 9,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,146.20x = 211,209,730.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,209,730.62/15,146.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,944.73

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