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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.95, 22,813.10 and 9,293.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.95, 22,813.10 and 9,293.98 is: 13,944.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.95 : 22,813.10 = 9,293.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.95/22,813.10 = 9,293.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.95x = 22,813.10 × 9,293.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.95x = 212,024,334.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,024,334.60/15,204.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,944.43

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