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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.55, 22,855.64 and 9,684.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.55, 22,855.64 and 9,684.45 is: 14,531.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.55 : 22,855.64 = 9,684.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.55/22,855.64 = 9,684.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.55x = 22,855.64 × 9,684.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.55x = 221,344,254.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,344,254.38/15,232.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,531.01

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