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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.22, 22,551.34 and 9,495.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.22, 22,551.34 and 9,495.98 is: 14,243.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.22 : 22,551.34 = 9,495.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.22/22,551.34 = 9,495.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.22x = 22,551.34 × 9,495.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.22x = 214,147,073.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,147,073.61/15,034.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,243.98

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