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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,020.64, 22,551.50 and 9,457.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,020.64, 22,551.50 and 9,457.56 is: 14,199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,020.64 : 22,551.50 = 9,457.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,020.64/22,551.50 = 9,457.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,020.64x = 22,551.50 × 9,457.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,020.64x = 213,282,164.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,282,164.34/15,020.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,199.27

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