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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,114.17, 22,674.90 and 9,573.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,114.17, 22,674.90 and 9,573.77 is: 14,362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,114.17 : 22,674.90 = 9,573.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,114.17/22,674.90 = 9,573.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,114.17x = 22,674.90 × 9,573.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,114.17x = 217,084,277.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,084,277.37/15,114.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,362.96

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