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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,231.12, 22,846.72 and 9,375.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,231.12, 22,846.72 and 9,375.46 is: 14,063.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,231.12 : 22,846.72 = 9,375.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,231.12/22,846.72 = 9,375.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,231.12x = 22,846.72 × 9,375.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,231.12x = 214,198,509.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,198,509.49/15,231.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,063.21

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