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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,459.42, 23,131.68 and 9,222.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,459.42, 23,131.68 and 9,222.83 is: 13,799.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,459.42 : 23,131.68 = 9,222.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,459.42/23,131.68 = 9,222.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,459.42x = 23,131.68 × 9,222.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,459.42x = 213,339,436.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,339,436.60/15,459.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,799.96

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