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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.68, 22,801.94 and 9,003.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.68, 22,801.94 and 9,003.08 is: 13,470.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.68 : 22,801.94 = 9,003.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.68/22,801.94 = 9,003.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.68x = 22,801.94 × 9,003.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.68x = 205,287,689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,287,689.98/15,239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,470.60

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