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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.60, 22,883.22 and 9,018.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.60, 22,883.22 and 9,018.12 is: 13,529.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.60 : 22,883.22 = 9,018.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.60/22,883.22 = 9,018.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.60x = 22,883.22 × 9,018.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.60x = 206,363,623.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,363,623.95/15,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,529.73

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