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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,044.13, 22,524.48 and 9,785.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,044.13, 22,524.48 and 9,785.21 is: 14,650.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,044.13 : 22,524.48 = 9,785.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,044.13/22,524.48 = 9,785.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,044.13x = 22,524.48 × 9,785.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,044.13x = 220,406,654.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,406,654.32/15,044.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,650.67

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