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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,253.52, 22,843.02 and 9,402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,253.52, 22,843.02 and 9,402.08 is: 14,080.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,253.52 : 22,843.02 = 9,402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,253.52/22,843.02 = 9,402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,253.52x = 22,843.02 × 9,402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,253.52x = 214,771,901.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,771,901.48/15,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,080.15

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