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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.40, 22,503.60 and 9,437.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.40, 22,503.60 and 9,437.70 is: 14,156.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.40 : 22,503.60 = 9,437.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.40/22,503.60 = 9,437.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.40x = 22,503.60 × 9,437.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.40x = 212,382,225.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,382,225.72/15,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,156.55

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