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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.08, 22,768.70 and 9,004.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.08, 22,768.70 and 9,004.36 is: 13,506.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.08 : 22,768.70 = 9,004.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.08/22,768.70 = 9,004.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.08x = 22,768.70 × 9,004.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.08x = 205,017,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,017,571.53/15,179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,506.59

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