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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.96, 22,775.06 and 9,653.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.96, 22,775.06 and 9,653.53 is: 14,421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.96 : 22,775.06 = 9,653.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.96/22,775.06 = 9,653.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.96x = 22,775.06 × 9,653.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.96x = 219,859,724.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,859,724.96/15,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,421.80

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