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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.36, 22,715.82 and 9,304.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.36, 22,715.82 and 9,304.60 is: 13,941.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.36 : 22,715.82 = 9,304.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.36/22,715.82 = 9,304.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.36x = 22,715.82 × 9,304.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.36x = 211,361,618.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,361,618.77/15,160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,941.73

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