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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,138.40, 22,711.44 and 9,954.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,138.40, 22,711.44 and 9,954.40 is: 14,934.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,138.40 : 22,711.44 = 9,954.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,138.40/22,711.44 = 9,954.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,138.40x = 22,711.44 × 9,954.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,138.40x = 226,078,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,078,758.34/15,138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,934.13

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