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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.40, 22,503.60 and 9,480.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.40, 22,503.60 and 9,480.23 is: 14,220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.40 : 22,503.60 = 9,480.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.40/22,503.60 = 9,480.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.40x = 22,503.60 × 9,480.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.40x = 213,339,191.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,339,191.31/15,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,220.34

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