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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,079.04, 22,615.39 and 9,726.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,079.04, 22,615.39 and 9,726.19 is: 14,587.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,079.04 : 22,615.39 = 9,726.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,079.04/22,615.39 = 9,726.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,079.04x = 22,615.39 × 9,726.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,079.04x = 219,961,580.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,961,580.06/15,079.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,587.24

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