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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.70, 22,867.05 and 9,412.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.70, 22,867.05 and 9,412.70 is: 14,119.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.70 : 22,867.05 = 9,412.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.70/22,867.05 = 9,412.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.70x = 22,867.05 × 9,412.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.70x = 215,240,681.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,240,681.54/15,244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,119.05

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