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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,288.44, 22,901.34 and 9,029.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,288.44, 22,901.34 and 9,029.51 is: 13,525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,288.44 : 22,901.34 = 9,029.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,288.44/22,901.34 = 9,029.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,288.44x = 22,901.34 × 9,029.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,288.44x = 206,787,764.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,787,764.04/15,288.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,525.76

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