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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,183.26, 22,729.73 and 9,242.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,183.26, 22,729.73 and 9,242.31 is: 13,835.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,183.26 : 22,729.73 = 9,242.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,183.26/22,729.73 = 9,242.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,183.26x = 22,729.73 × 9,242.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,183.26x = 210,075,164.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,075,164.66/15,183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,835.98

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