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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,016.60, 22,524.90 and 9,794.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,016.60, 22,524.90 and 9,794.20 is: 14,691.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,016.60 : 22,524.90 = 9,794.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,016.60/22,524.90 = 9,794.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,016.60x = 22,524.90 × 9,794.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,016.60x = 220,613,375.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,613,375.58/15,016.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,691.30

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