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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,223.80, 22,850.10 and 9,391.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,223.80, 22,850.10 and 9,391.80 is: 14,096.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,223.80 : 22,850.10 = 9,391.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,223.80/22,850.10 = 9,391.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,223.80x = 22,850.10 × 9,391.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,223.80x = 214,603,569.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,603,569.18/15,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,096.58

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