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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.79, 22,494.41 and 9,165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.79, 22,494.41 and 9,165.50 is: 13,740.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.79 : 22,494.41 = 9,165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.79/22,494.41 = 9,165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.79x = 22,494.41 × 9,165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.79x = 206,172,356.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,172,356.56/15,004.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,740.44

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