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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.60, 22,512.90 and 9,759.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.60, 22,512.90 and 9,759.80 is: 14,639.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.60 : 22,512.90 = 9,759.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.60/22,512.90 = 9,759.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.60x = 22,512.90 × 9,759.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.60x = 219,721,401.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,721,401.42/15,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,639.70

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