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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,215.60, 22,823.40 and 9,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,215.60, 22,823.40 and 9,966.80 is: 14,950.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,215.60 : 22,823.40 = 9,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,215.60/22,823.40 = 9,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,215.60x = 22,823.40 × 9,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,215.60x = 227,476,263.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,476,263.12/15,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,950.20

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