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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,226.02, 22,822.26 and 9,958.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,226.02, 22,822.26 and 9,958.86 is: 14,927.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,226.02 : 22,822.26 = 9,958.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,226.02/22,822.26 = 9,958.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,226.02x = 22,822.26 × 9,958.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,226.02x = 227,283,692.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,283,692.22/15,226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,927.32

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