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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.20, 22,492.20 and 9,849.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.20, 22,492.20 and 9,849.20 is: 14,736.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.20 : 22,492.20 = 9,849.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.20/22,492.20 = 9,849.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.20x = 22,492.20 × 9,849.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.20x = 221,530,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,530,176.24/15,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,736.06

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