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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,240.96, 22,822.56 and 9,700.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,240.96, 22,822.56 and 9,700.56 is: 14,526.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,240.96 : 22,822.56 = 9,700.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,240.96/22,822.56 = 9,700.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,240.96x = 22,822.56 × 9,700.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,240.96x = 221,391,612.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,391,612.63/15,240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,526.09

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