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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,174.94, 22,774.11 and 9,908.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,174.94, 22,774.11 and 9,908.52 is: 14,870.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,174.94 : 22,774.11 = 9,908.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,174.94/22,774.11 = 9,908.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,174.94x = 22,774.11 × 9,908.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,174.94x = 225,657,674.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,657,674.87/15,174.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,870.42

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