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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,205.70, 22,808.55 and 9,956.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,205.70, 22,808.55 and 9,956.90 is: 14,935.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,205.70 : 22,808.55 = 9,956.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,205.70/22,808.55 = 9,956.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,205.70x = 22,808.55 × 9,956.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,205.70x = 227,102,451.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,102,451.50/15,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,935.35

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