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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.40, 22,844.33 and 9,402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.40, 22,844.33 and 9,402.96 is: 14,081.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.40 : 22,844.33 = 9,402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.40/22,844.33 = 9,402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.40x = 22,844.33 × 9,402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.40x = 214,804,321.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,804,321.22/15,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,081.47

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