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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.32, 22,889.60 and 9,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.32, 22,889.60 and 9,404.80 is: 14,110.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.32 : 22,889.60 = 9,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.32/22,889.60 = 9,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.32x = 22,889.60 × 9,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.32x = 215,272,110.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,272,110.08/15,256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,110.36

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