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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,180.85, 22,759.43 and 9,633.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,180.85, 22,759.43 and 9,633.16 is: 14,442.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,180.85 : 22,759.43 = 9,633.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,180.85/22,759.43 = 9,633.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,180.85x = 22,759.43 × 9,633.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,180.85x = 219,245,182.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,245,182.53/15,180.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,442.22

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