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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.35, 22,793.73 and 9,933.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.35, 22,793.73 and 9,933.69 is: 14,879.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.35 : 22,793.73 = 9,933.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.35/22,793.73 = 9,933.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.35x = 22,793.73 × 9,933.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.35x = 226,425,847.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,425,847.76/15,217.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,879.45

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