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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.18, 22,987.60 and 9,057.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.18, 22,987.60 and 9,057.34 is: 13,611.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.18 : 22,987.60 = 9,057.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.18/22,987.60 = 9,057.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.18x = 22,987.60 × 9,057.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.18x = 208,206,508.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,206,508.98/15,296.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,611.67

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