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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,300.39, 22,912.52 and 9,737.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,300.39, 22,912.52 and 9,737.31 is: 14,581.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,300.39 : 22,912.52 = 9,737.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,300.39/22,912.52 = 9,737.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,300.39x = 22,912.52 × 9,737.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,300.39x = 223,106,261.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,106,261.43/15,300.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,581.74

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