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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,013.26, 22,464.09 and 9,440.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,013.26, 22,464.09 and 9,440.55 is: 14,125.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,013.26 : 22,464.09 = 9,440.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,013.26/22,464.09 = 9,440.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,013.26x = 22,464.09 × 9,440.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,013.26x = 212,073,364.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,073,364.85/15,013.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,125.74

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