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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,237.04, 22,834.80 and 9,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,237.04, 22,834.80 and 9,316 is: 13,961.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,237.04 : 22,834.80 = 9,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,237.04/22,834.80 = 9,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,237.04x = 22,834.80 × 9,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,237.04x = 212,728,996.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,728,996.80/15,237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,961.31

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