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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.14, 22,904.55 and 9,699.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.14, 22,904.55 and 9,699.96 is: 14,574.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.14 : 22,904.55 = 9,699.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.14/22,904.55 = 9,699.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.14x = 22,904.55 × 9,699.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.14x = 222,173,218.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,173,218.82/15,244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,574.34

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