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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,020.84, 22,474.70 and 9,223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,020.84, 22,474.70 and 9,223.48 is: 13,800.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,020.84 : 22,474.70 = 9,223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,020.84/22,474.70 = 9,223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,020.84x = 22,474.70 × 9,223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,020.84x = 207,294,945.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,294,945.96/15,020.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,800.49

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