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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,170.84, 22,746.54 and 9,960.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,170.84, 22,746.54 and 9,960.92 is: 14,935.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,170.84 : 22,746.54 = 9,960.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,170.84/22,746.54 = 9,960.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,170.84x = 22,746.54 × 9,960.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,170.84x = 226,576,465.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,576,465.22/15,170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,935.00

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