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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,262.16, 22,864.68 and 9,003.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,262.16, 22,864.68 and 9,003.49 is: 13,488.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,262.16 : 22,864.68 = 9,003.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,262.16/22,864.68 = 9,003.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,262.16x = 22,864.68 × 9,003.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,262.16x = 205,861,860.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,861,860.57/15,262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,488.39

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