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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.91, 22,649.85 and 9,904.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.91, 22,649.85 and 9,904.57 is: 14,856.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.91 : 22,649.85 = 9,904.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.91/22,649.85 = 9,904.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.91x = 22,649.85 × 9,904.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.91x = 224,337,024.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,337,024.81/15,099.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,856.85

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