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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,300.32, 22,944.44 and 9,073.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,300.32, 22,944.44 and 9,073.04 is: 13,605.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,300.32 : 22,944.44 = 9,073.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,300.32/22,944.44 = 9,073.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,300.32x = 22,944.44 × 9,073.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,300.32x = 208,175,821.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,175,821.90/15,300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,605.98

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