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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.24, 22,997.27 and 9,778.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.24, 22,997.27 and 9,778.97 is: 14,659.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.24 : 22,997.27 = 9,778.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.24/22,997.27 = 9,778.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.24x = 22,997.27 × 9,778.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.24x = 224,889,449.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,889,449.53/15,341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,659.15

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