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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,020.26, 22,538.41 and 9,754.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,020.26, 22,538.41 and 9,754.02 is: 14,636.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,020.26 : 22,538.41 = 9,754.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,020.26/22,538.41 = 9,754.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,020.26x = 22,538.41 × 9,754.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,020.26x = 219,840,101.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,840,101.91/15,020.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,636.24

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