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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,144.63, 22,707.23 and 9,944.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,144.63, 22,707.23 and 9,944.43 is: 14,910.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,144.63 : 22,707.23 = 9,944.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,144.63/22,707.23 = 9,944.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,144.63x = 22,707.23 × 9,944.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,144.63x = 225,810,409.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,810,409.51/15,144.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,910.26

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