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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.96, 22,794.46 and 9,666.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.96, 22,794.46 and 9,666.56 is: 14,441.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.96 : 22,794.46 = 9,666.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.96/22,794.46 = 9,666.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.96x = 22,794.46 × 9,666.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.96x = 220,344,015.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,344,015.26/15,257.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,441.25

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