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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.96, 22,944.21 and 9,734.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.96, 22,944.21 and 9,734.79 is: 14,600.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.96 : 22,944.21 = 9,734.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.96/22,944.21 = 9,734.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.96x = 22,944.21 × 9,734.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.96x = 223,357,066.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,357,066.07/15,297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,600.45

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