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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.93, 22,768.46 and 9,633.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.93, 22,768.46 and 9,633.17 is: 14,458.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.93 : 22,768.46 = 9,633.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.93/22,768.46 = 9,633.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.93x = 22,768.46 × 9,633.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.93x = 219,332,445.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,332,445.82/15,169.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,458.37

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