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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,248.20, 22,872.30 and 9,416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,248.20, 22,872.30 and 9,416.20 is: 14,124.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,248.20 : 22,872.30 = 9,416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,248.20/22,872.30 = 9,416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,248.20x = 22,872.30 × 9,416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,248.20x = 215,370,151.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,370,151.26/15,248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,124.30

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