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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.89, 22,841.60 and 9,962.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.89, 22,841.60 and 9,962.54 is: 14,937.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.89 : 22,841.60 = 9,962.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.89/22,841.60 = 9,962.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.89x = 22,841.60 × 9,962.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.89x = 227,560,264.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,560,264.36/15,233.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,937.77

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