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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,300.21, 22,947.59 and 9,737.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,300.21, 22,947.59 and 9,737.04 is: 14,603.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,300.21 : 22,947.59 = 9,737.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,300.21/22,947.59 = 9,737.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,300.21x = 22,947.59 × 9,737.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,300.21x = 223,441,553.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,441,553.05/15,300.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,603.82

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