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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,324.21, 22,893.17 and 9,732.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,324.21, 22,893.17 and 9,732.78 is: 14,540.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,324.21 : 22,893.17 = 9,732.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,324.21/22,893.17 = 9,732.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,324.21x = 22,893.17 × 9,732.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,324.21x = 222,814,138.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,814,138.45/15,324.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,540.01

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