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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,113.17, 22,673.40 and 9,572.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,113.17, 22,673.40 and 9,572.77 is: 14,361.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,113.17 : 22,673.40 = 9,572.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,113.17/22,673.40 = 9,572.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,113.17x = 22,673.40 × 9,572.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,113.17x = 217,047,243.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,047,243.32/15,113.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,361.46

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