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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,240.20, 22,860.30 and 9,408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,240.20, 22,860.30 and 9,408.20 is: 14,112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,240.20 : 22,860.30 = 9,408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,240.20/22,860.30 = 9,408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,240.20x = 22,860.30 × 9,408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,240.20x = 215,074,274.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,074,274.46/15,240.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,112.30

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