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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,182.36, 22,787.76 and 9,350.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,182.36, 22,787.76 and 9,350.36 is: 14,034.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,182.36 : 22,787.76 = 9,350.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,182.36/22,787.76 = 9,350.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,182.36x = 22,787.76 × 9,350.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,182.36x = 213,073,759.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,073,759.59/15,182.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,034.30

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