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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,298.71, 22,945.34 and 9,735.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,298.71, 22,945.34 and 9,735.54 is: 14,601.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,298.71 : 22,945.34 = 9,735.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,298.71/22,945.34 = 9,735.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,298.71x = 22,945.34 × 9,735.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,298.71x = 223,385,226.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,385,226.71/15,298.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,601.57

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