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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,268.35, 22,861.47 and 9,691.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,268.35, 22,861.47 and 9,691.50 is: 14,511.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.35 : 22,861.47 = 9,691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.35/22,861.47 = 9,691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.35x = 22,861.47 × 9,691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.35x = 221,561,936.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,561,936.51/15,268.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,511.19

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