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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,342.24, 22,998.76 and 9,779.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,342.24, 22,998.76 and 9,779.97 is: 14,660.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342.24 : 22,998.76 = 9,779.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342.24/22,998.76 = 9,779.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342.24x = 22,998.76 × 9,779.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342.24x = 224,927,182.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,927,182.84/15,342.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,660.65

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