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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.44, 22,698.64 and 9,609.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.44, 22,698.64 and 9,609.04 is: 14,397.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.44 : 22,698.64 = 9,609.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.44/22,698.64 = 9,609.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.44x = 22,698.64 × 9,609.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.44x = 218,112,139.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,112,139.71/15,149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,397.37

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