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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,015.76, 22,531.66 and 9,749.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,015.76, 22,531.66 and 9,749.52 is: 14,629.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,015.76 : 22,531.66 = 9,749.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,015.76/22,531.66 = 9,749.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,015.76x = 22,531.66 × 9,749.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,015.76x = 219,672,845.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,672,845.43/15,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,629.49

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