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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,294.86, 22,884.31 and 9,058.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,294.86, 22,884.31 and 9,058.22 is: 13,552.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,294.86 : 22,884.31 = 9,058.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,294.86/22,884.31 = 9,058.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,294.86x = 22,884.31 × 9,058.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,294.86x = 207,291,114.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,291,114.53/15,294.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,552.99

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