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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.20, 23,253.30 and 9,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.20, 23,253.30 and 9,281.40 is: 13,922.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.20 : 23,253.30 = 9,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.20/23,253.30 = 9,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.20x = 23,253.30 × 9,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.20x = 215,823,178.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,823,178.62/15,502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,922.10

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