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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.36, 22,834.53 and 9,683.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.36, 22,834.53 and 9,683.29 is: 14,501.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.36 : 22,834.53 = 9,683.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.36/22,834.53 = 9,683.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.36x = 22,834.53 × 9,683.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.36x = 221,113,376.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,113,376.00/15,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,501.75

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