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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,098.20, 22,672.68 and 9,842.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,098.20, 22,672.68 and 9,842.08 is: 14,779.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,098.20 : 22,672.68 = 9,842.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,098.20/22,672.68 = 9,842.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,098.20x = 22,672.68 × 9,842.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,098.20x = 223,146,330.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,146,330.37/15,098.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,779.66

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