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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,287.10, 22,899.84 and 9,720.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,287.10, 22,899.84 and 9,720.50 is: 14,561.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,287.10 : 22,899.84 = 9,720.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,287.10/22,899.84 = 9,720.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,287.10x = 22,899.84 × 9,720.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,287.10x = 222,597,894.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,597,894.72/15,287.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,561.16

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