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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.79, 22,526.78 and 9,749.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.79, 22,526.78 and 9,749.58 is: 14,640.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.79 : 22,526.78 = 9,749.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.79/22,526.78 = 9,749.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.79x = 22,526.78 × 9,749.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.79x = 219,626,624.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,626,624.47/15,001.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,640.02

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