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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.09, 22,864.40 and 9,389.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.09, 22,864.40 and 9,389.06 is: 14,056.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.09 : 22,864.40 = 9,389.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.09/22,864.40 = 9,389.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.09x = 22,864.40 × 9,389.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.09x = 214,675,338.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,675,338.17/15,272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,056.71

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