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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.80, 22,899.60 and 9,424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.80, 22,899.60 and 9,424.80 is: 14,146.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.80 : 22,899.60 = 9,424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.80/22,899.60 = 9,424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.80x = 22,899.60 × 9,424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.80x = 215,824,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,824,150.08/15,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,146.10

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