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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.84, 22,850.25 and 9,683.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.84, 22,850.25 and 9,683.99 is: 14,499.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.84 : 22,850.25 = 9,683.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.84/22,850.25 = 9,683.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.84x = 22,850.25 × 9,683.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.84x = 221,281,570.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,281,570.46/15,260.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,499.96

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