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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,048.69, 22,481.52 and 9,740.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,048.69, 22,481.52 and 9,740.45 is: 14,551.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,048.69 : 22,481.52 = 9,740.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,048.69/22,481.52 = 9,740.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,048.69x = 22,481.52 × 9,740.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,048.69x = 218,980,141.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,980,141.16/15,048.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,551.45

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