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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,238.14, 22,895.55 and 9,693.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,238.14, 22,895.55 and 9,693.96 is: 14,565.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,238.14 : 22,895.55 = 9,693.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,238.14/22,895.55 = 9,693.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,238.14x = 22,895.55 × 9,693.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,238.14x = 221,948,545.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,948,545.88/15,238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,565.33

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