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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.88, 22,891.08 and 9,399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.88, 22,891.08 and 9,399.60 is: 14,099.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.88 : 22,891.08 = 9,399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.88/22,891.08 = 9,399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.88x = 22,891.08 × 9,399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.88x = 215,166,995.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,166,995.57/15,260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,099.25

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