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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,016.20, 22,524.30 and 9,767.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,016.20, 22,524.30 and 9,767.40 is: 14,651.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,016.20 : 22,524.30 = 9,767.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,016.20/22,524.30 = 9,767.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,016.20x = 22,524.30 × 9,767.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,016.20x = 220,003,847.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,003,847.82/15,016.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,651.10

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