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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.60, 22,889.22 and 9,022.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.60, 22,889.22 and 9,022.12 is: 13,535.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.60 : 22,889.22 = 9,022.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.60/22,889.22 = 9,022.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.60x = 22,889.22 × 9,022.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.60x = 206,509,289.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,509,289.55/15,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,535.73

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