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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,287.10, 22,886.91 and 9,404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,287.10, 22,886.91 and 9,404.10 is: 14,079.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,287.10 : 22,886.91 = 9,404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,287.10/22,886.91 = 9,404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,287.10x = 22,886.91 × 9,404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,287.10x = 215,230,790.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,230,790.33/15,287.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,079.24

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