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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.76, 22,766.22 and 9,926.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.76, 22,766.22 and 9,926.68 is: 14,863.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.76 : 22,766.22 = 9,926.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.76/22,766.22 = 9,926.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.76x = 22,766.22 × 9,926.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.76x = 225,992,980.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,992,980.75/15,204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,863.30

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