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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,079.67, 22,593.85 and 9,806.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,079.67, 22,593.85 and 9,806.62 is: 14,693.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,079.67 : 22,593.85 = 9,806.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,079.67/22,593.85 = 9,806.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,079.67x = 22,593.85 × 9,806.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,079.67x = 221,569,188.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,569,188.32/15,079.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,693.24

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