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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,253.32, 22,848.12 and 9,703.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,253.32, 22,848.12 and 9,703.80 is: 14,535.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,253.32 : 22,848.12 = 9,703.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,253.32/22,848.12 = 9,703.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,253.32x = 22,848.12 × 9,703.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,253.32x = 221,713,586.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,713,586.86/15,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,535.43

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