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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,093.55, 22,610.87 and 9,883.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,093.55, 22,610.87 and 9,883.63 is: 14,806.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,093.55 : 22,610.87 = 9,883.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,093.55/22,610.87 = 9,883.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,093.55x = 22,610.87 × 9,883.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,093.55x = 223,477,310.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,477,310.59/15,093.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,806.15

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