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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,131.64, 22,673.73 and 9,573.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,131.64, 22,673.73 and 9,573.24 is: 14,344.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,131.64 : 22,673.73 = 9,573.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,131.64/22,673.73 = 9,573.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,131.64x = 22,673.73 × 9,573.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,131.64x = 217,061,058.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,061,058.99/15,131.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,344.85

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