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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.47, 22,550.20 and 9,495.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.47, 22,550.20 and 9,495.23 is: 14,242.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.47 : 22,550.20 = 9,495.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.47/22,550.20 = 9,495.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.47x = 22,550.20 × 9,495.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.47x = 214,119,335.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,119,335.55/15,033.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,242.84

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