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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,248.07, 22,898.28 and 9,359.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,248.07, 22,898.28 and 9,359.53 is: 14,055.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,248.07 : 22,898.28 = 9,359.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,248.07/22,898.28 = 9,359.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,248.07x = 22,898.28 × 9,359.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,248.07x = 214,317,149.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,317,149.06/15,248.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,055.36

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