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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,048.58, 22,607.80 and 9,443.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,048.58, 22,607.80 and 9,443.48 is: 14,187.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,048.58 : 22,607.80 = 9,443.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,048.58/22,607.80 = 9,443.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,048.58x = 22,607.80 × 9,443.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,048.58x = 213,496,307.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,496,307.14/15,048.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,187.14

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