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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,294.36, 22,883.56 and 9,057.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,294.36, 22,883.56 and 9,057.72 is: 13,552.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,294.36 : 22,883.56 = 9,057.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,294.36/22,883.56 = 9,057.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,294.36x = 22,883.56 × 9,057.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,294.36x = 207,272,879.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,272,879.08/15,294.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,552.24

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