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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.20, 23,247.30 and 9,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.20, 23,247.30 and 9,666.20 is: 14,499.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.20 : 23,247.30 = 9,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.20/23,247.30 = 9,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.20x = 23,247.30 × 9,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.20x = 224,713,051.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,713,051.26/15,498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,499.30

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