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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.04, 22,891.05 and 9,406.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.04, 22,891.05 and 9,406.86 is: 14,113.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.04 : 22,891.05 = 9,406.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.04/22,891.05 = 9,406.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.04x = 22,891.05 × 9,406.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.04x = 215,332,902.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,332,902.60/15,257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,113.67

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