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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.96, 22,773.57 and 9,652.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.96, 22,773.57 and 9,652.53 is: 14,420.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.96 : 22,773.57 = 9,652.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.96/22,773.57 = 9,652.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.96x = 22,773.57 × 9,652.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.96x = 219,822,567.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,822,567.63/15,243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,420.31

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