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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.04, 22,939.82 and 9,731.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.04, 22,939.82 and 9,731.86 is: 14,596.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.04 : 22,939.82 = 9,731.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.04/22,939.82 = 9,731.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.04x = 22,939.82 × 9,731.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.04x = 223,247,010.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,247,010.66/15,295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,596.04

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