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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.04, 22,856.52 and 9,688.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.04, 22,856.52 and 9,688.18 is: 14,506.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.04 : 22,856.52 = 9,688.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.04/22,856.52 = 9,688.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.04x = 22,856.52 × 9,688.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.04x = 221,438,079.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,438,079.93/15,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,506.22

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