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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,212.80, 22,833.60 and 9,380.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,212.80, 22,833.60 and 9,380.80 is: 14,080.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,212.80 : 22,833.60 = 9,380.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,212.80/22,833.60 = 9,380.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,212.80x = 22,833.60 × 9,380.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,212.80x = 214,197,434.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,197,434.88/15,212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,080.08

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