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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,043.24, 22,545.42 and 9,777.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,043.24, 22,545.42 and 9,777.16 is: 14,653.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043.24 : 22,545.42 = 9,777.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043.24/22,545.42 = 9,777.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043.24x = 22,545.42 × 9,777.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043.24x = 220,430,178.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,430,178.61/15,043.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,653.11

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