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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.24, 22,906.58 and 9,741.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.24, 22,906.58 and 9,741.78 is: 14,553.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.24 : 22,906.58 = 9,741.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.24/22,906.58 = 9,741.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.24x = 22,906.58 × 9,741.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.24x = 223,150,814.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,150,814.20/15,333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,553.40

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