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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,229.17, 22,789.67 and 9,304.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,229.17, 22,789.67 and 9,304.22 is: 13,923.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,229.17 : 22,789.67 = 9,304.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,229.17/22,789.67 = 9,304.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,229.17x = 22,789.67 × 9,304.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,229.17x = 212,039,942.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,039,942.94/15,229.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,923.28

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