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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.80, 22,851.40 and 9,405.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.80, 22,851.40 and 9,405.52 is: 14,098.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.80 : 22,851.40 = 9,405.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.80/22,851.40 = 9,405.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.80x = 22,851.40 × 9,405.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.80x = 214,929,299.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,929,299.73/15,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,098.53

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