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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,198.72, 22,804.92 and 9,650.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,198.72, 22,804.92 and 9,650.58 is: 14,480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,198.72 : 22,804.92 = 9,650.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,198.72/22,804.92 = 9,650.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,198.72x = 22,804.92 × 9,650.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,198.72x = 220,080,704.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,080,704.85/15,198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,480.21

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