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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,236.64, 22,893.30 and 9,692.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,236.64, 22,893.30 and 9,692.46 is: 14,563.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,236.64 : 22,893.30 = 9,692.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,236.64/22,893.30 = 9,692.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,236.64x = 22,893.30 × 9,692.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,236.64x = 221,892,394.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,892,394.52/15,236.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,563.08

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