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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.04, 22,802.37 and 9,648.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.04, 22,802.37 and 9,648.90 is: 14,477.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.04 : 22,802.37 = 9,648.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.04/22,802.37 = 9,648.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.04x = 22,802.37 × 9,648.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.04x = 220,017,787.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,017,787.89/15,197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,477.67

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