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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,098.42, 22,647.60 and 9,903.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,098.42, 22,647.60 and 9,903.08 is: 14,854.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,098.42 : 22,647.60 = 9,903.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,098.42/22,647.60 = 9,903.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,098.42x = 22,647.60 × 9,903.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,098.42x = 224,280,994.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,280,994.61/15,098.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,854.60

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