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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,287.40, 22,952.70 and 9,455.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,287.40, 22,952.70 and 9,455.40 is: 14,196.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,287.40 : 22,952.70 = 9,455.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,287.40/22,952.70 = 9,455.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,287.40x = 22,952.70 × 9,455.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,287.40x = 217,026,959.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,026,959.58/15,287.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,196.46

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