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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.40, 22,860.72 and 9,969.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.40, 22,860.72 and 9,969.84 is: 14,944.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.40 : 22,860.72 = 9,969.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.40/22,860.72 = 9,969.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.40x = 22,860.72 × 9,969.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.40x = 227,917,720.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,917,720.68/15,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,944.05

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