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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.70, 22,510.35 and 9,452.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.70, 22,510.35 and 9,452.10 is: 14,176.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.70 : 22,510.35 = 9,452.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.70/22,510.35 = 9,452.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.70x = 22,510.35 × 9,452.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.70x = 212,770,079.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,770,079.24/15,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,176.45

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