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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.20, 22,867.80 and 9,405.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.20, 22,867.80 and 9,405.10 is: 14,107.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.20 : 22,867.80 = 9,405.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.20/22,867.80 = 9,405.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.20x = 22,867.80 × 9,405.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.20x = 215,073,945.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,073,945.78/15,245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,107.65

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