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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,093.80, 22,611.24 and 9,883.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,093.80, 22,611.24 and 9,883.88 is: 14,806.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,093.80 : 22,611.24 = 9,883.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,093.80/22,611.24 = 9,883.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,093.80x = 22,611.24 × 9,883.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,093.80x = 223,486,669.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,486,669.76/15,093.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,806.53

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