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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.52, 22,855.80 and 9,385.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.52, 22,855.80 and 9,385.40 is: 14,082.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.52 : 22,855.80 = 9,385.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.52/22,855.80 = 9,385.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.52x = 22,855.80 × 9,385.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.52x = 214,510,825.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,510,825.32/15,232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,082.43

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