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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,166.44, 22,749.66 and 9,995.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,166.44, 22,749.66 and 9,995.40 is: 14,993.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,166.44 : 22,749.66 = 9,995.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,166.44/22,749.66 = 9,995.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,166.44x = 22,749.66 × 9,995.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,166.44x = 227,391,951.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,391,951.56/15,166.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,993.10

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