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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,097.80, 22,617.24 and 9,887.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,097.80, 22,617.24 and 9,887.88 is: 14,812.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,097.80 : 22,617.24 = 9,887.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,097.80/22,617.24 = 9,887.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,097.80x = 22,617.24 × 9,887.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,097.80x = 223,636,555.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,636,555.05/15,097.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,812.53

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