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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,170.94, 22,769.96 and 9,634.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,170.94, 22,769.96 and 9,634.18 is: 14,459.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,170.94 : 22,769.96 = 9,634.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,170.94/22,769.96 = 9,634.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,170.94x = 22,769.96 × 9,634.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,170.94x = 219,369,893.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,369,893.23/15,170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,459.87

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