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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,209.20, 22,813.80 and 9,960.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,209.20, 22,813.80 and 9,960.40 is: 14,940.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,209.20 : 22,813.80 = 9,960.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,209.20/22,813.80 = 9,960.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,209.20x = 22,813.80 × 9,960.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,209.20x = 227,234,573.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,234,573.52/15,209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,940.60

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