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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.84, 22,637.67 and 9,253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.84, 22,637.67 and 9,253.23 is: 13,864.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.84 : 22,637.67 = 9,253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.84/22,637.67 = 9,253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.84x = 22,637.67 × 9,253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.84x = 209,471,567.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,471,567.17/15,108.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,864.17

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