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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.04, 22,889.55 and 9,405.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.04, 22,889.55 and 9,405.86 is: 14,112.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.04 : 22,889.55 = 9,405.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.04/22,889.55 = 9,405.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.04x = 22,889.55 × 9,405.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.04x = 215,295,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,295,902.76/15,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,112.17

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