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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,106.55, 22,630.37 and 9,896.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,106.55, 22,630.37 and 9,896.63 is: 14,825.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,106.55 : 22,630.37 = 9,896.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,106.55/22,630.37 = 9,896.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,106.55x = 22,630.37 × 9,896.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,106.55x = 223,964,236.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,964,236.02/15,106.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,825.64

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