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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,450.12, 23,206.18 and 9,222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,450.12, 23,206.18 and 9,222.28 is: 13,851.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,450.12 : 23,206.18 = 9,222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,450.12/23,206.18 = 9,222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,450.12x = 23,206.18 × 9,222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,450.12x = 214,013,889.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,013,889.69/15,450.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,851.92

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