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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,200.86, 22,826.57 and 9,394.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,200.86, 22,826.57 and 9,394.37 is: 14,107.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,200.86 : 22,826.57 = 9,394.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,200.86/22,826.57 = 9,394.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,200.86x = 22,826.57 × 9,394.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,200.86x = 214,441,324.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,441,324.96/15,200.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,107.19

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