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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,205.30, 22,783.38 and 9,349.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,205.30, 22,783.38 and 9,349.54 is: 14,009.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,205.30 : 22,783.38 = 9,349.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,205.30/22,783.38 = 9,349.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,205.30x = 22,783.38 × 9,349.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,205.30x = 213,014,122.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,014,122.65/15,205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,009.20

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