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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,291.30, 22,951.35 and 9,459.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,291.30, 22,951.35 and 9,459.30 is: 14,197.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,291.30 : 22,951.35 = 9,459.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,291.30/22,951.35 = 9,459.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,291.30x = 22,951.35 × 9,459.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,291.30x = 217,103,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,103,705.06/15,291.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,197.86

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