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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,098.94, 22,663.26 and 9,908.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,098.94, 22,663.26 and 9,908.46 is: 14,872.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,098.94 : 22,663.26 = 9,908.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,098.94/22,663.26 = 9,908.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,098.94x = 22,663.26 × 9,908.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,098.94x = 224,558,005.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,558,005.18/15,098.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,872.44

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