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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.20, 22,490.70 and 9,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.20, 22,490.70 and 9,848.20 is: 14,734.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.20 : 22,490.70 = 9,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.20/22,490.70 = 9,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.20x = 22,490.70 × 9,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.20x = 221,492,911.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,492,911.74/15,032.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,734.56

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