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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.48, 22,563.72 and 9,504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.48, 22,563.72 and 9,504.24 is: 14,256.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.48 : 22,563.72 = 9,504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.48/22,563.72 = 9,504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.48x = 22,563.72 × 9,504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.48x = 214,451,010.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,451,010.17/15,042.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,256.36

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