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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.96, 22,897.27 and 9,735.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.96, 22,897.27 and 9,735.53 is: 14,544.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.96 : 22,897.27 = 9,735.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.96/22,897.27 = 9,735.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.96x = 22,897.27 × 9,735.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.96x = 222,917,010.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,917,010.33/15,326.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,544.11

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