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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.20, 22,851.56 and 9,702.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.20, 22,851.56 and 9,702.72 is: 14,526.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.20 : 22,851.56 = 9,702.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.20/22,851.56 = 9,702.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.20x = 22,851.56 × 9,702.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.20x = 221,722,288.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,722,288.24/15,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,526.59

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