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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.20, 22,894.80 and 9,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.20, 22,894.80 and 9,431.20 is: 14,146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.20 : 22,894.80 = 9,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.20/22,894.80 = 9,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.20x = 22,894.80 × 9,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.20x = 215,925,437.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,925,437.76/15,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,146.80

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