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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,262.03, 22,852.03 and 9,685.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,262.03, 22,852.03 and 9,685.18 is: 14,501.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,262.03 : 22,852.03 = 9,685.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,262.03/22,852.03 = 9,685.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,262.03x = 22,852.03 × 9,685.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,262.03x = 221,326,023.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,326,023.92/15,262.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,501.74

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