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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.20, 22,542.30 and 9,779.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.20, 22,542.30 and 9,779.40 is: 14,669.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.20 : 22,542.30 = 9,779.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.20/22,542.30 = 9,779.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.20x = 22,542.30 × 9,779.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.20x = 220,450,168.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,450,168.62/15,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,669.10

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