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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,298.35, 22,889.55 and 9,061.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,298.35, 22,889.55 and 9,061.71 is: 13,558.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,298.35 : 22,889.55 = 9,061.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,298.35/22,889.55 = 9,061.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,298.35x = 22,889.55 × 9,061.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,298.35x = 207,418,464.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,418,464.13/15,298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,558.22

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