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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,223.17, 22,846.52 and 9,956.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,223.17, 22,846.52 and 9,956.75 is: 14,942.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,223.17 : 22,846.52 = 9,956.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,223.17/22,846.52 = 9,956.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,223.17x = 22,846.52 × 9,956.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,223.17x = 227,477,088.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,477,088.01/15,223.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,942.82

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