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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,241.35, 22,845.63 and 9,959.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,241.35, 22,845.63 and 9,959.75 is: 14,928.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,241.35 : 22,845.63 = 9,959.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,241.35/22,845.63 = 9,959.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,241.35x = 22,845.63 × 9,959.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,241.35x = 227,536,763.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,536,763.39/15,241.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,928.91

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