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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,258.70, 22,901.55 and 9,010.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,258.70, 22,901.55 and 9,010.90 is: 13,524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,258.70 : 22,901.55 = 9,010.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,258.70/22,901.55 = 9,010.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,258.70x = 22,901.55 × 9,010.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,258.70x = 206,363,576.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,363,576.90/15,258.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,524.32

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