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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,441.22, 23,192.88 and 9,213.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,441.22, 23,192.88 and 9,213.40 is: 13,838.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,441.22 : 23,192.88 = 9,213.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,441.22/23,192.88 = 9,213.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,441.22x = 23,192.88 × 9,213.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,441.22x = 213,685,280.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,685,280.59/15,441.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,838.63

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