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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,015.48, 22,467.42 and 9,442.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,015.48, 22,467.42 and 9,442.77 is: 14,129.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,015.48 : 22,467.42 = 9,442.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,015.48/22,467.42 = 9,442.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,015.48x = 22,467.42 × 9,442.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,015.48x = 212,154,632.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,154,632.34/15,015.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,129.06

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