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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.84, 22,785.42 and 9,986.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.84, 22,785.42 and 9,986.92 is: 14,973.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.84 : 22,785.42 = 9,986.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.84/22,785.42 = 9,986.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.84x = 22,785.42 × 9,986.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.84x = 227,556,166.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,556,166.71/15,196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,973.91

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