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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.86, 22,998.21 and 9,779.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.86, 22,998.21 and 9,779.59 is: 14,660.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.86 : 22,998.21 = 9,779.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.86/22,998.21 = 9,779.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.86x = 22,998.21 × 9,779.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.86x = 224,913,064.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,913,064.53/15,341.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,660.09

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