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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.60, 22,595.40 and 9,814.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.60, 22,595.40 and 9,814.80 is: 14,722.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.60 : 22,595.40 = 9,814.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.60/22,595.40 = 9,814.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.60x = 22,595.40 × 9,814.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.60x = 221,769,331.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,769,331.92/15,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,722.20

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