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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,222.40, 22,855.20 and 9,390.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,222.40, 22,855.20 and 9,390.40 is: 14,098.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,222.40 : 22,855.20 = 9,390.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,222.40/22,855.20 = 9,390.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,222.40x = 22,855.20 × 9,390.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,222.40x = 214,619,470.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,619,470.08/15,222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,098.92

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