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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.52, 22,841.52 and 9,401.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.52, 22,841.52 and 9,401.08 is: 14,078.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.52 : 22,841.52 = 9,401.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.52/22,841.52 = 9,401.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.52x = 22,841.52 × 9,401.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.52x = 214,734,956.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,734,956.84/15,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,078.65

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