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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,309.36, 22,964.45 and 7,909.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,309.36, 22,964.45 and 7,909.20 is: 11,864.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,309.36 : 22,964.45 = 7,909.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,309.36/22,964.45 = 7,909.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,309.36x = 22,964.45 × 7,909.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,309.36x = 181,630,388.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,630,388.39/15,309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,864.01

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