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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,044.58, 22,601.79 and 9,439.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,044.58, 22,601.79 and 9,439.47 is: 14,181.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,044.58 : 22,601.79 = 9,439.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,044.58/22,601.79 = 9,439.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,044.58x = 22,601.79 × 9,439.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,044.58x = 213,348,918.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,348,918.65/15,044.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,181.11

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