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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,240.64, 22,899.30 and 9,696.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,240.64, 22,899.30 and 9,696.46 is: 14,569.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,240.64 : 22,899.30 = 9,696.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,240.64/22,899.30 = 9,696.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,240.64x = 22,899.30 × 9,696.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,240.64x = 222,042,146.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,042,146.48/15,240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,569.08

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