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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,040.98, 22,561.47 and 9,502.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,040.98, 22,561.47 and 9,502.74 is: 14,254.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,040.98 : 22,561.47 = 9,502.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,040.98/22,561.47 = 9,502.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,040.98x = 22,561.47 × 9,502.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,040.98x = 214,395,783.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,395,783.43/15,040.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,254.11

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