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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,285.60, 22,884.66 and 9,402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,285.60, 22,884.66 and 9,402.60 is: 14,076.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,285.60 : 22,884.66 = 9,402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,285.60/22,884.66 = 9,402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,285.60x = 22,884.66 × 9,402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,285.60x = 215,175,304.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,175,304.12/15,285.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,076.99

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