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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,282.77, 22,939.87 and 9,363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,282.77, 22,939.87 and 9,363.75 is: 14,055.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,282.77 : 22,939.87 = 9,363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,282.77/22,939.87 = 9,363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,282.77x = 22,939.87 × 9,363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,282.77x = 214,803,207.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,803,207.71/15,282.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,055.25

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