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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,237.67, 22,798.95 and 9,001.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,237.67, 22,798.95 and 9,001.08 is: 13,467.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,237.67 : 22,798.95 = 9,001.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,237.67/22,798.95 = 9,001.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,237.67x = 22,798.95 × 9,001.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,237.67x = 205,215,172.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,215,172.87/15,237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,467.62

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