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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,202.37, 22,828.83 and 9,395.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,202.37, 22,828.83 and 9,395.88 is: 14,109.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,202.37 : 22,828.83 = 9,395.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,202.37/22,828.83 = 9,395.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,202.37x = 22,828.83 × 9,395.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,202.37x = 214,496,947.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,496,947.22/15,202.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,109.45

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