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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.65, 22,604.47 and 9,874.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.65, 22,604.47 and 9,874.31 is: 14,811.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.65 : 22,604.47 = 9,874.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.65/22,604.47 = 9,874.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.65x = 22,604.47 × 9,874.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.65x = 223,203,406.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,203,406.46/15,069.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,811.46

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