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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.77, 22,840.40 and 9,400.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.77, 22,840.40 and 9,400.33 is: 14,077.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.77 : 22,840.40 = 9,400.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.77/22,840.40 = 9,400.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.77x = 22,840.40 × 9,400.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.77x = 214,707,250.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,707,250.33/15,251.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,077.53

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