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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,238.28, 22,836.67 and 9,317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,238.28, 22,836.67 and 9,317.25 is: 13,963.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,238.28 : 22,836.67 = 9,317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,238.28/22,836.67 = 9,317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,238.28x = 22,836.67 × 9,317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,238.28x = 212,774,940.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,774,940.26/15,238.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,963.18

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