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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.27, 22,843.67 and 9,963.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.27, 22,843.67 and 9,963.91 is: 14,939.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.27 : 22,843.67 = 9,963.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.27/22,843.67 = 9,963.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.27x = 22,843.67 × 9,963.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.27x = 227,612,271.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,612,271.95/15,235.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,939.83

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