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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.20, 22,866.30 and 9,404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.20, 22,866.30 and 9,404.10 is: 14,106.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.20 : 22,866.30 = 9,404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.20/22,866.30 = 9,404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.20x = 22,866.30 × 9,404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.20x = 215,036,971.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,036,971.83/15,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,106.15

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