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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.70, 22,509.09 and 9,773.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.70, 22,509.09 and 9,773.46 is: 14,625.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.70 : 22,509.09 = 9,773.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.70/22,509.09 = 9,773.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.70x = 22,509.09 × 9,773.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.70x = 219,991,690.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,991,690.75/15,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,625.45

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