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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.20, 22,518.60 and 9,457.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.20, 22,518.60 and 9,457.60 is: 14,184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.20 : 22,518.60 = 9,457.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.20/22,518.60 = 9,457.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.20x = 22,518.60 × 9,457.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.20x = 212,971,911.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,971,911.36/15,014.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,184.70

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