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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.40, 22,526.40 and 9,502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.40, 22,526.40 and 9,502.08 is: 14,256.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.40 : 22,526.40 = 9,502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.40/22,526.40 = 9,502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.40x = 22,526.40 × 9,502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.40x = 214,047,654.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,047,654.91/15,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,256.16

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