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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.70, 23,254.05 and 9,281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.70, 23,254.05 and 9,281.90 is: 13,922.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.70 : 23,254.05 = 9,281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.70/23,254.05 = 9,281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.70x = 23,254.05 × 9,281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.70x = 215,841,766.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,841,766.70/15,502.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,922.85

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