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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,215.10, 22,822.65 and 9,966.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,215.10, 22,822.65 and 9,966.30 is: 14,949.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,215.10 : 22,822.65 = 9,966.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,215.10/22,822.65 = 9,966.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,215.10x = 22,822.65 × 9,966.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,215.10x = 227,457,376.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,457,376.70/15,215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,949.45

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