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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.20, 22,548.30 and 9,783.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.20, 22,548.30 and 9,783.40 is: 14,675.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.20 : 22,548.30 = 9,783.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.20/22,548.30 = 9,783.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.20x = 22,548.30 × 9,783.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.20x = 220,599,038.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,599,038.22/15,032.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,675.10

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