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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,236.20, 22,854.30 and 9,404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,236.20, 22,854.30 and 9,404.20 is: 14,106.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,236.20 : 22,854.30 = 9,404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,236.20/22,854.30 = 9,404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,236.20x = 22,854.30 × 9,404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,236.20x = 214,926,408.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,926,408.06/15,236.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,106.30

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