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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.52, 22,844.04 and 9,964.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.52, 22,844.04 and 9,964.16 is: 14,940.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.52 : 22,844.04 = 9,964.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.52/22,844.04 = 9,964.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.52x = 22,844.04 × 9,964.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.52x = 227,621,669.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,621,669.61/15,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,940.20

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