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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,022.76, 22,478.34 and 9,450.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,022.76, 22,478.34 and 9,450.08 is: 14,140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,022.76 : 22,478.34 = 9,450.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,022.76/22,478.34 = 9,450.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,022.76x = 22,478.34 × 9,450.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,022.76x = 212,422,111.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,422,111.27/15,022.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,140.02

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