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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.48, 22,562.22 and 9,503.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.48, 22,562.22 and 9,503.24 is: 14,254.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.48 : 22,562.22 = 9,503.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.48/22,562.22 = 9,503.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.48x = 22,562.22 × 9,503.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.48x = 214,414,078.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,414,078.78/15,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,254.86

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