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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,279.61, 22,926.20 and 9,731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,279.61, 22,926.20 and 9,731.52 is: 14,601.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,279.61 : 22,926.20 = 9,731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,279.61/22,926.20 = 9,731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,279.61x = 22,926.20 × 9,731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,279.61x = 223,106,773.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,106,773.82/15,279.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,601.60

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