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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.20, 22,888.80 and 9,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.20, 22,888.80 and 9,427.20 is: 14,140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.20 : 22,888.80 = 9,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.20/22,888.80 = 9,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.20x = 22,888.80 × 9,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.20x = 215,777,295.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,777,295.36/15,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,140.80

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