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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.93, 22,481.19 and 9,738.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.93, 22,481.19 and 9,738.66 is: 14,591.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.93 : 22,481.19 = 9,738.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.93/22,481.19 = 9,738.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.93x = 22,481.19 × 9,738.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.93x = 218,936,665.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,936,665.81/15,003.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,591.95

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