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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.79, 22,528.29 and 9,750.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.79, 22,528.29 and 9,750.58 is: 14,641.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.79 : 22,528.29 = 9,750.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.79/22,528.29 = 9,750.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.79x = 22,528.29 × 9,750.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.79x = 219,663,893.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,663,893.91/15,002.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,641.54

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