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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.80, 22,597.04 and 9,808.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.80, 22,597.04 and 9,808.74 is: 14,696.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.80 : 22,597.04 = 9,808.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.80/22,597.04 = 9,808.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.80x = 22,597.04 × 9,808.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.80x = 221,648,441.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,648,441.09/15,081.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,696.42

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