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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.99, 22,564.47 and 9,504.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.99, 22,564.47 and 9,504.75 is: 14,257.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.99 : 22,564.47 = 9,504.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.99/22,564.47 = 9,504.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.99x = 22,564.47 × 9,504.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.99x = 214,469,646.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,469,646.23/15,042.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,257.12

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