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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.32, 22,942.94 and 9,072.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.32, 22,942.94 and 9,072.04 is: 13,604.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.32 : 22,942.94 = 9,072.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.32/22,942.94 = 9,072.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.32x = 22,942.94 × 9,072.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.32x = 208,139,269.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,139,269.40/15,299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,604.48

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