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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,183.94, 22,728.45 and 9,643.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,183.94, 22,728.45 and 9,643.54 is: 14,435.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,183.94 : 22,728.45 = 9,643.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,183.94/22,728.45 = 9,643.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,183.94x = 22,728.45 × 9,643.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,183.94x = 219,182,716.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,182,716.71/15,183.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,435.17

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