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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.68, 22,987.18 and 9,505.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.68, 22,987.18 and 9,505.76 is: 14,222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.68 : 22,987.18 = 9,505.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.68/22,987.18 = 9,505.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.68x = 22,987.18 × 9,505.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.68x = 218,510,616.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,510,616.16/15,363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,222.54

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