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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,262.52, 22,889.10 and 9,020.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,262.52, 22,889.10 and 9,020.81 is: 13,528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,262.52 : 22,889.10 = 9,020.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,262.52/22,889.10 = 9,020.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,262.52x = 22,889.10 × 9,020.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,262.52x = 206,478,107.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,478,107.73/15,262.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,528.45

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