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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.56, 22,541.25 and 9,493.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.56, 22,541.25 and 9,493.72 is: 14,238.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.56 : 22,541.25 = 9,493.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.56/22,541.25 = 9,493.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.56x = 22,541.25 × 9,493.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.56x = 214,000,295.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,000,295.20/15,029.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,238.63

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