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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.60, 22,503.90 and 9,753.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.60, 22,503.90 and 9,753.80 is: 14,630.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.60 : 22,503.90 = 9,753.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.60/22,503.90 = 9,753.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.60x = 22,503.90 × 9,753.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.60x = 219,498,539.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,498,539.82/15,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,630.70

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