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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.10, 22,886.18 and 9,059.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.10, 22,886.18 and 9,059.46 is: 13,554.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.10 : 22,886.18 = 9,059.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.10/22,886.18 = 9,059.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.10x = 22,886.18 × 9,059.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.10x = 207,336,432.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,336,432.26/15,296.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,554.86

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