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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,283.90, 22,941.57 and 9,364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,283.90, 22,941.57 and 9,364.87 is: 14,056.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,283.90 : 22,941.57 = 9,364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,283.90/22,941.57 = 9,364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,283.90x = 22,941.57 × 9,364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,283.90x = 214,844,820.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,844,820.65/15,283.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,056.94

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