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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.89, 22,578.08 and 9,499.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.89, 22,578.08 and 9,499.91 is: 14,247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.89 : 22,578.08 = 9,499.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.89/22,578.08 = 9,499.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.89x = 22,578.08 × 9,499.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.89x = 214,489,567.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,489,567.58/15,054.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,247.17

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