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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284.70, 22,929.48 and 9,433.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284.70, 22,929.48 and 9,433.26 is: 14,151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284.70 : 22,929.48 = 9,433.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284.70/22,929.48 = 9,433.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284.70x = 22,929.48 × 9,433.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284.70x = 216,299,746.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,299,746.50/15,284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,151.39

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