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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.21, 22,946.09 and 9,736.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.21, 22,946.09 and 9,736.04 is: 14,602.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.21 : 22,946.09 = 9,736.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.21/22,946.09 = 9,736.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.21x = 22,946.09 × 9,736.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.21x = 223,404,001.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,404,001.40/15,299.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,602.32

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