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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.80, 23,191.11 and 9,229.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.80, 23,191.11 and 9,229.95 is: 13,850.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.80 : 23,191.11 = 9,229.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.80/23,191.11 = 9,229.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.80x = 23,191.11 × 9,229.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.80x = 214,052,785.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,052,785.74/15,454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,850.25

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