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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.18, 22,989.10 and 9,058.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.18, 22,989.10 and 9,058.34 is: 13,613.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.18 : 22,989.10 = 9,058.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.18/22,989.10 = 9,058.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.18x = 22,989.10 × 9,058.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.18x = 208,243,084.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,243,084.09/15,297.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,613.17

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