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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.03, 22,850.54 and 9,684.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.03, 22,850.54 and 9,684.18 is: 14,500.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.03 : 22,850.54 = 9,684.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.03/22,850.54 = 9,684.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.03x = 22,850.54 × 9,684.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.03x = 221,288,694.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,288,694.04/15,261.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,500.25

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