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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.64, 22,911.39 and 9,736.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.64, 22,911.39 and 9,736.56 is: 14,580.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.64 : 22,911.39 = 9,736.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.64/22,911.39 = 9,736.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.64x = 22,911.39 × 9,736.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.64x = 223,078,123.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,078,123.42/15,299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,580.61

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