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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,207.40, 22,832.70 and 9,375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,207.40, 22,832.70 and 9,375.40 is: 14,076.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,207.40 : 22,832.70 = 9,375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,207.40/22,832.70 = 9,375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,207.40x = 22,832.70 × 9,375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,207.40x = 214,065,695.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,065,695.58/15,207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,076.42

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