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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.23, 22,502.48 and 9,439.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.23, 22,502.48 and 9,439.54 is: 14,157.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.23 : 22,502.48 = 9,439.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.23/22,502.48 = 9,439.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.23x = 22,502.48 × 9,439.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.23x = 212,412,956.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,412,956.61/15,003.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,157.82

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