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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.70, 22,897.05 and 9,432.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.70, 22,897.05 and 9,432.70 is: 14,149.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.70 : 22,897.05 = 9,432.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.70/22,897.05 = 9,432.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.70x = 22,897.05 × 9,432.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.70x = 215,981,003.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,981,003.54/15,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,149.05

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