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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.87, 22,862.66 and 9,967.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.87, 22,862.66 and 9,967.46 is: 14,958.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.87 : 22,862.66 = 9,967.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.87/22,862.66 = 9,967.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.87x = 22,862.66 × 9,967.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.87x = 227,882,484.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,882,484.89/15,233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,958.93

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