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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.54, 22,891.80 and 9,407.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.54, 22,891.80 and 9,407.36 is: 14,114.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.54 : 22,891.80 = 9,407.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.54/22,891.80 = 9,407.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.54x = 22,891.80 × 9,407.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.54x = 215,351,403.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,351,403.65/15,257.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,114.42

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