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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,262.34, 22,852.49 and 9,685.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,262.34, 22,852.49 and 9,685.49 is: 14,502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,262.34 : 22,852.49 = 9,685.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,262.34/22,852.49 = 9,685.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,262.34x = 22,852.49 × 9,685.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,262.34x = 221,337,400.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,337,400.68/15,262.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,502.20

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