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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.71, 22,898.38 and 9,736.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.71, 22,898.38 and 9,736.28 is: 14,545.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.71 : 22,898.38 = 9,736.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.71/22,898.38 = 9,736.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.71x = 22,898.38 × 9,736.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.71x = 222,945,039.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,945,039.23/15,327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,545.23

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