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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,037.22, 22,555.84 and 9,498.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,037.22, 22,555.84 and 9,498.98 is: 14,248.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,037.22 : 22,555.84 = 9,498.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,037.22/22,555.84 = 9,498.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,037.22x = 22,555.84 × 9,498.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,037.22x = 214,257,473.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,257,473.04/15,037.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,248.48

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