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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,016.76, 22,469.34 and 9,444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,016.76, 22,469.34 and 9,444.08 is: 14,131.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,016.76 : 22,469.34 = 9,444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,016.76/22,469.34 = 9,444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,016.76x = 22,469.34 × 9,444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,016.76x = 212,202,244.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,202,244.51/15,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,131.03

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