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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,277.60, 22,872.66 and 9,394.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,277.60, 22,872.66 and 9,394.57 is: 14,064.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,277.60 : 22,872.66 = 9,394.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,277.60/22,872.66 = 9,394.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,277.60x = 22,872.66 × 9,394.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,277.60x = 214,878,805.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,878,805.46/15,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,064.96

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