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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.10, 22,913.55 and 9,706.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.10, 22,913.55 and 9,706.10 is: 14,583.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.10 : 22,913.55 = 9,706.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.10/22,913.55 = 9,706.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.10x = 22,913.55 × 9,706.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.10x = 222,401,207.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,401,207.66/15,250.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,583.59

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