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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.86, 22,887.31 and 9,060.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.86, 22,887.31 and 9,060.22 is: 13,555.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.86 : 22,887.31 = 9,060.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.86/22,887.31 = 9,060.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.86x = 22,887.31 × 9,060.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.86x = 207,364,063.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,364,063.81/15,296.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,555.99

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