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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.28, 22,856.73 and 9,685.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.28, 22,856.73 and 9,685.14 is: 14,532.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.28 : 22,856.73 = 9,685.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.28/22,856.73 = 9,685.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.28x = 22,856.73 × 9,685.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.28x = 221,370,629.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,370,629.99/15,233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,532.04

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