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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,343.38, 22,999.68 and 9,802.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,343.38, 22,999.68 and 9,802.98 is: 14,694.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,343.38 : 22,999.68 = 9,802.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,343.38/22,999.68 = 9,802.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,343.38x = 22,999.68 × 9,802.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,343.38x = 225,465,403.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,465,403.05/15,343.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,694.64

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