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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.30, 22,595.51 and 9,873.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.30, 22,595.51 and 9,873.38 is: 14,790.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.30 : 22,595.51 = 9,873.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.30/22,595.51 = 9,873.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.30x = 22,595.51 × 9,873.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.30x = 223,093,894.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,093,894.18/15,083.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,790.79

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