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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,304.20, 22,969.80 and 9,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,304.20, 22,969.80 and 9,056.40 is: 13,592.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,304.20 : 22,969.80 = 9,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,304.20/22,969.80 = 9,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,304.20x = 22,969.80 × 9,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,304.20x = 208,023,696.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,023,696.72/15,304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,592.59

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