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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,253.16, 22,836.60 and 9,692.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,253.16, 22,836.60 and 9,692.72 is: 14,511.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,253.16 : 22,836.60 = 9,692.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,253.16/22,836.60 = 9,692.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,253.16x = 22,836.60 × 9,692.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,253.16x = 221,348,769.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,348,769.55/15,253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,511.67

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