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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,253.66, 22,837.35 and 9,693.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,253.66, 22,837.35 and 9,693.22 is: 14,512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,253.66 : 22,837.35 = 9,693.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,253.66/22,837.35 = 9,693.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,253.66x = 22,837.35 × 9,693.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,253.66x = 221,367,457.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,367,457.77/15,253.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,512.42

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