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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.42, 22,506.63 and 9,814.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.42, 22,506.63 and 9,814.66 is: 14,721.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.42 : 22,506.63 = 9,814.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.42/22,506.63 = 9,814.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.42x = 22,506.63 × 9,814.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.42x = 220,894,921.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,894,921.20/15,004.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,721.99

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