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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,166.33, 22,728.73 and 9,623.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,166.33, 22,728.73 and 9,623.57 is: 14,422.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,166.33 : 22,728.73 = 9,623.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,166.33/22,728.73 = 9,623.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,166.33x = 22,728.73 × 9,623.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,166.33x = 218,731,386.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,731,386.46/15,166.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,422.17

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