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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.14, 22,922.55 and 9,711.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.14, 22,922.55 and 9,711.96 is: 14,592.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.14 : 22,922.55 = 9,711.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.14/22,922.55 = 9,711.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.14x = 22,922.55 × 9,711.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.14x = 222,622,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,622,888.70/15,256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,592.35

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