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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,440.82, 23,094.45 and 9,100.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,440.82, 23,094.45 and 9,100.62 is: 13,611.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,440.82 : 23,094.45 = 9,100.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,440.82/23,094.45 = 9,100.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,440.82x = 23,094.45 × 9,100.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,440.82x = 210,173,813.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,173,813.56/15,440.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,611.57

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