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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,285.09, 22,896.84 and 9,718.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,285.09, 22,896.84 and 9,718.50 is: 14,558.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,285.09 : 22,896.84 = 9,718.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,285.09/22,896.84 = 9,718.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,285.09x = 22,896.84 × 9,718.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,285.09x = 222,522,939.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,522,939.54/15,285.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,558.17

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