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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.21, 22,832.74 and 9,331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.21, 22,832.74 and 9,331.50 is: 13,964.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.21 : 22,832.74 = 9,331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.21/22,832.74 = 9,331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.21x = 22,832.74 × 9,331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.21x = 213,063,758.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,063,758.11/15,257.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,964.79

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