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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,248.64, 22,911.36 and 9,704.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,248.64, 22,911.36 and 9,704.48 is: 14,581.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,248.64 : 22,911.36 = 9,704.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,248.64/22,911.36 = 9,704.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,248.64x = 22,911.36 × 9,704.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,248.64x = 222,342,834.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,342,834.89/15,248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,581.16

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