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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.36, 22,751.76 and 9,326.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.36, 22,751.76 and 9,326.36 is: 13,998.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.36 : 22,751.76 = 9,326.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.36/22,751.76 = 9,326.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.36x = 22,751.76 × 9,326.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.36x = 212,191,104.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,191,104.39/15,158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,998.29

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