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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.20, 22,848.56 and 9,700.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.20, 22,848.56 and 9,700.72 is: 14,523.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.20 : 22,848.56 = 9,700.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.20/22,848.56 = 9,700.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.20x = 22,848.56 × 9,700.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.20x = 221,647,482.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,647,482.96/15,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,523.59

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