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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,273.36, 22,928.76 and 9,441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,273.36, 22,928.76 and 9,441.36 is: 14,173.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,273.36 : 22,928.76 = 9,441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,273.36/22,928.76 = 9,441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,273.36x = 22,928.76 × 9,441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,273.36x = 216,478,677.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,478,677.51/15,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,173.61

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