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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.62, 22,522.80 and 9,766.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.62, 22,522.80 and 9,766.44 is: 14,633.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.62 : 22,522.80 = 9,766.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.62/22,522.80 = 9,766.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.62x = 22,522.80 × 9,766.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.62x = 219,967,574.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,967,574.83/15,031.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,633.66

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