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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,181.70, 22,740.54 and 9,632.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,181.70, 22,740.54 and 9,632.12 is: 14,427.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,181.70 : 22,740.54 = 9,632.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,181.70/22,740.54 = 9,632.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,181.70x = 22,740.54 × 9,632.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,181.70x = 219,039,496.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,039,496.44/15,181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,427.87

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