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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.58, 22,604.80 and 9,441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.58, 22,604.80 and 9,441.48 is: 14,184.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.58 : 22,604.80 = 9,441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.58/22,604.80 = 9,441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.58x = 22,604.80 × 9,441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.58x = 213,422,767.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,422,767.10/15,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,184.14

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