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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.48, 22,998.72 and 9,895.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.48, 22,998.72 and 9,895.04 is: 14,842.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.48 : 22,998.72 = 9,895.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.48/22,998.72 = 9,895.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.48x = 22,998.72 × 9,895.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.48x = 227,573,254.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,573,254.35/15,332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,842.56

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