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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.24, 23,289.03 and 9,683.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.24, 23,289.03 and 9,683.76 is: 14,529.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.24 : 23,289.03 = 9,683.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.24/23,289.03 = 9,683.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.24x = 23,289.03 × 9,683.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.24x = 225,525,377.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,525,377.15/15,522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,529.18

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