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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,240.68, 22,803.44 and 9,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,240.68, 22,803.44 and 9,004.08 is: 13,472.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,240.68 : 22,803.44 = 9,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,240.68/22,803.44 = 9,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,240.68x = 22,803.44 × 9,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,240.68x = 205,323,998.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,323,998.04/15,240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,472.10

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