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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,193.98, 22,802.62 and 9,927.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,193.98, 22,802.62 and 9,927.58 is: 14,898.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,193.98 : 22,802.62 = 9,927.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,193.98/22,802.62 = 9,927.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,193.98x = 22,802.62 × 9,927.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,193.98x = 226,374,834.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,374,834.26/15,193.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,898.98

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