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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,163.82, 22,707.75 and 9,600.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,163.82, 22,707.75 and 9,600.38 is: 14,376.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,163.82 : 22,707.75 = 9,600.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,163.82/22,707.75 = 9,600.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,163.82x = 22,707.75 × 9,600.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,163.82x = 218,003,028.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,003,028.95/15,163.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,376.52

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