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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,074.64, 22,637.46 and 9,818.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,074.64, 22,637.46 and 9,818.55 is: 14,744.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,074.64 : 22,637.46 = 9,818.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,074.64/22,637.46 = 9,818.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,074.64x = 22,637.46 × 9,818.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,074.64x = 222,267,032.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,267,032.88/15,074.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,744.43

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