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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,298.61, 22,947.91 and 9,746.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,298.61, 22,947.91 and 9,746.37 is: 14,619.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,298.61 : 22,947.91 = 9,746.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,298.61/22,947.91 = 9,746.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,298.61x = 22,947.91 × 9,746.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,298.61x = 223,658,797.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,658,797.22/15,298.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,619.56

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