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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.16, 22,833.60 and 9,690.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.16, 22,833.60 and 9,690.72 is: 14,508.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.16 : 22,833.60 = 9,690.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.16/22,833.60 = 9,690.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.16x = 22,833.60 × 9,690.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.16x = 221,274,024.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,274,024.19/15,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,508.67

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