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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.53, 22,848.28 and 9,682.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.53, 22,848.28 and 9,682.68 is: 14,498.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.53 : 22,848.28 = 9,682.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.53/22,848.28 = 9,682.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.53x = 22,848.28 × 9,682.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.53x = 221,232,571.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,232,571.21/15,259.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,498.00

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