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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.64, 22,557.29 and 9,487.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.64, 22,557.29 and 9,487.74 is: 14,223.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.64 : 22,557.29 = 9,487.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.64/22,557.29 = 9,487.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.64x = 22,557.29 × 9,487.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.64x = 214,017,655.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,017,655.19/15,046.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,223.62

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