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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,047.52, 22,592.52 and 9,482.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,047.52, 22,592.52 and 9,482.82 is: 14,237.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,047.52 : 22,592.52 = 9,482.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,047.52/22,592.52 = 9,482.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,047.52x = 22,592.52 × 9,482.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,047.52x = 214,240,800.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,240,800.51/15,047.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,237.62

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