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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,192.98, 22,801.12 and 9,926.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,192.98, 22,801.12 and 9,926.58 is: 14,897.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,192.98 : 22,801.12 = 9,926.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,192.98/22,801.12 = 9,926.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,192.98x = 22,801.12 × 9,926.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,192.98x = 226,337,141.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,337,141.77/15,192.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,897.48

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