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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,020.20, 22,530.30 and 9,771.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,020.20, 22,530.30 and 9,771.40 is: 14,657.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,020.20 : 22,530.30 = 9,771.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,020.20/22,530.30 = 9,771.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,020.20x = 22,530.30 × 9,771.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,020.20x = 220,152,573.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,152,573.42/15,020.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,657.10

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