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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.59, 22,485.24 and 9,381.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.59, 22,485.24 and 9,381.81 is: 14,061.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.59 : 22,485.24 = 9,381.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.59/22,485.24 = 9,381.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.59x = 22,485.24 × 9,381.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.59x = 210,952,249.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,952,249.48/15,001.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,061.99

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