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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,306.40, 22,959.60 and 9,085.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,306.40, 22,959.60 and 9,085.60 is: 13,628.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,306.40 : 22,959.60 = 9,085.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,306.40/22,959.60 = 9,085.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,306.40x = 22,959.60 × 9,085.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,306.40x = 208,601,741.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,601,741.76/15,306.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,628.40

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