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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,271.91, 22,914.75 and 9,723.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,271.91, 22,914.75 and 9,723.82 is: 14,590.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,271.91 : 22,914.75 = 9,723.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,271.91/22,914.75 = 9,723.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,271.91x = 22,914.75 × 9,723.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,271.91x = 222,818,789.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,818,789.77/15,271.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,590.11

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