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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.97, 22,630.46 and 9,575.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.97, 22,630.46 and 9,575.73 is: 14,363.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.97 : 22,630.46 = 9,575.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.97/22,630.46 = 9,575.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.97x = 22,630.46 × 9,575.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.97x = 216,703,126.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,703,126.86/15,086.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,363.60

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