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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.39, 22,922.93 and 9,712.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.39, 22,922.93 and 9,712.21 is: 14,592.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.39 : 22,922.93 = 9,712.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.39/22,922.93 = 9,712.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.39x = 22,922.93 × 9,712.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.39x = 222,632,261.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,632,261.41/15,256.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,592.72

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