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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.52, 22,857.30 and 9,386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.52, 22,857.30 and 9,386.40 is: 14,083.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.52 : 22,857.30 = 9,386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.52/22,857.30 = 9,386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.52x = 22,857.30 × 9,386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.52x = 214,547,760.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,547,760.72/15,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,083.93

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