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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,048.52, 22,594.02 and 9,483.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,048.52, 22,594.02 and 9,483.82 is: 14,239.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,048.52 : 22,594.02 = 9,483.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,048.52/22,594.02 = 9,483.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,048.52x = 22,594.02 × 9,483.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,048.52x = 214,277,618.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,277,618.76/15,048.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,239.12

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