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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,276.72, 22,873.92 and 9,998.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,276.72, 22,873.92 and 9,998.64 is: 14,971.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,276.72 : 22,873.92 = 9,998.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,276.72/22,873.92 = 9,998.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,276.72x = 22,873.92 × 9,998.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,276.72x = 228,708,091.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,708,091.47/15,276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,971.02

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