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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.03, 22,853.53 and 9,686.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.03, 22,853.53 and 9,686.18 is: 14,503.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.03 : 22,853.53 = 9,686.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.03/22,853.53 = 9,686.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.03x = 22,853.53 × 9,686.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.03x = 221,363,405.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,363,405.22/15,263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,503.24

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