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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.68, 22,985.68 and 9,504.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.68, 22,985.68 and 9,504.76 is: 14,221.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.68 : 22,985.68 = 9,504.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.68/22,985.68 = 9,504.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.68x = 22,985.68 × 9,504.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.68x = 218,473,371.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,473,371.84/15,362.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,221.05

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