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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,442.26, 23,194.38 and 9,214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,442.26, 23,194.38 and 9,214.44 is: 13,840.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,442.26 : 23,194.38 = 9,214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,442.26/23,194.38 = 9,214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,442.26x = 23,194.38 × 9,214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,442.26x = 213,723,222.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,723,222.85/15,442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,840.15

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