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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.04, 22,858.02 and 9,689.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.04, 22,858.02 and 9,689.18 is: 14,507.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.04 : 22,858.02 = 9,689.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.04/22,858.02 = 9,689.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.04x = 22,858.02 × 9,689.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.04x = 221,475,470.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,475,470.22/15,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,507.72

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