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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.50, 22,529.78 and 9,748.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.50, 22,529.78 and 9,748.28 is: 14,627.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.50 : 22,529.78 = 9,748.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.50/22,529.78 = 9,748.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.50x = 22,529.78 × 9,748.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.50x = 219,626,603.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,626,603.78/15,014.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,627.63

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