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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.84, 22,488.48 and 9,800.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.84, 22,488.48 and 9,800.64 is: 14,689.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.84 : 22,488.48 = 9,800.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.84/22,488.48 = 9,800.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.84x = 22,488.48 × 9,800.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.84x = 220,401,496.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,401,496.63/15,003.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,689.67

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