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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.68, 22,558.88 and 9,114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.68, 22,558.88 and 9,114.56 is: 13,656.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.68 : 22,558.88 = 9,114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.68/22,558.88 = 9,114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.68x = 22,558.88 × 9,114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.68x = 205,614,314.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,614,314.03/15,055.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,656.93

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