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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.60, 22,875.30 and 9,680.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.60, 22,875.30 and 9,680.60 is: 14,545.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.60 : 22,875.30 = 9,680.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.60/22,875.30 = 9,680.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.60x = 22,875.30 × 9,680.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.60x = 221,446,629.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,446,629.18/15,224.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,545.32

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