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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,248.36, 22,836.03 and 9,684.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,248.36, 22,836.03 and 9,684.29 is: 14,503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,248.36 : 22,836.03 = 9,684.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,248.36/22,836.03 = 9,684.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,248.36x = 22,836.03 × 9,684.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,248.36x = 221,150,736.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,150,736.97/15,248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,503.25

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