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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,223.50, 22,842.09 and 9,675.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,223.50, 22,842.09 and 9,675.41 is: 14,517.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,223.50 : 22,842.09 = 9,675.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,223.50/22,842.09 = 9,675.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,223.50x = 22,842.09 × 9,675.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,223.50x = 221,006,471.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,006,471.80/15,223.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,517.45

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