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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,201.09, 22,826.87 and 9,394.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,201.09, 22,826.87 and 9,394.61 is: 14,107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,201.09 : 22,826.87 = 9,394.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,201.09/22,826.87 = 9,394.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,201.09x = 22,826.87 × 9,394.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,201.09x = 214,449,380.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,449,380.06/15,201.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,107.50

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