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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.10, 22,806.15 and 9,955.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.10, 22,806.15 and 9,955.30 is: 14,932.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.10 : 22,806.15 = 9,955.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.10/22,806.15 = 9,955.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.10x = 22,806.15 × 9,955.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.10x = 227,042,065.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,042,065.10/15,204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,932.95

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