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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.64, 22,920.30 and 9,710.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.64, 22,920.30 and 9,710.46 is: 14,590.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.64 : 22,920.30 = 9,710.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.64/22,920.30 = 9,710.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.64x = 22,920.30 × 9,710.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.64x = 222,566,656.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,566,656.34/15,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,590.10

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