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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.20, 22,854.56 and 9,704.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.20, 22,854.56 and 9,704.72 is: 14,529.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.20 : 22,854.56 = 9,704.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.20/22,854.56 = 9,704.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.20x = 22,854.56 × 9,704.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.20x = 221,797,105.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,797,105.52/15,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,529.59

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