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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,074.66, 22,611.96 and 9,879.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,074.66, 22,611.96 and 9,879.32 is: 14,818.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,074.66 : 22,611.96 = 9,879.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,074.66/22,611.96 = 9,879.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,074.66x = 22,611.96 × 9,879.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,074.66x = 223,390,788.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,390,788.67/15,074.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,818.96

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