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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.60, 22,728.90 and 9,903.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.60, 22,728.90 and 9,903.80 is: 14,855.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.60 : 22,728.90 = 9,903.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.60/22,728.90 = 9,903.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.60x = 22,728.90 × 9,903.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.60x = 225,102,479.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,102,479.82/15,152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,855.70

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