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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,155.28, 22,719.96 and 9,949.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,155.28, 22,719.96 and 9,949.68 is: 14,916.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,155.28 : 22,719.96 = 9,949.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,155.28/22,719.96 = 9,949.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,155.28x = 22,719.96 × 9,949.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,155.28x = 226,056,331.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,056,331.61/15,155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,916.01

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