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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,184.32, 22,790.72 and 9,352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,184.32, 22,790.72 and 9,352.32 is: 14,037.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184.32 : 22,790.72 = 9,352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184.32/22,790.72 = 9,352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184.32x = 22,790.72 × 9,352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184.32x = 213,146,106.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,146,106.47/15,184.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,037.25

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