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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,182.94, 22,726.95 and 9,642.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,182.94, 22,726.95 and 9,642.54 is: 14,433.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,182.94 : 22,726.95 = 9,642.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,182.94/22,726.95 = 9,642.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,182.94x = 22,726.95 × 9,642.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,182.94x = 219,145,524.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,145,524.45/15,182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,433.67

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