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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,240.35, 22,844.13 and 9,958.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,240.35, 22,844.13 and 9,958.75 is: 14,927.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,240.35 : 22,844.13 = 9,958.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,240.35/22,844.13 = 9,958.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,240.35x = 22,844.13 × 9,958.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,240.35x = 227,498,885.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,498,885.18/15,240.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,927.40

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