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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.17, 22,848.02 and 9,957.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.17, 22,848.02 and 9,957.75 is: 14,944.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.17 : 22,848.02 = 9,957.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.17/22,848.02 = 9,957.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.17x = 22,848.02 × 9,957.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.17x = 227,514,871.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,514,871.16/15,224.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,944.32

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