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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,191.37, 22,746.17 and 9,913.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,191.37, 22,746.17 and 9,913.28 is: 14,843.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,191.37 : 22,746.17 = 9,913.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,191.37/22,746.17 = 9,913.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,191.37x = 22,746.17 × 9,913.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,191.37x = 225,489,063.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,489,063.19/15,191.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,843.23

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