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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,253.77, 22,843.40 and 9,402.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,253.77, 22,843.40 and 9,402.33 is: 14,080.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,253.77 : 22,843.40 = 9,402.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,253.77/22,843.40 = 9,402.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,253.77x = 22,843.40 × 9,402.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,253.77x = 214,781,138.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,781,138.11/15,253.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,080.53

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