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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,236.38, 22,845.35 and 9,965.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,236.38, 22,845.35 and 9,965.04 is: 14,941.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,236.38 : 22,845.35 = 9,965.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,236.38/22,845.35 = 9,965.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,236.38x = 22,845.35 × 9,965.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,236.38x = 227,654,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,654,826.56/15,236.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,941.53

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