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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.89, 22,579.57 and 9,500.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.89, 22,579.57 and 9,500.91 is: 14,248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.89 : 22,579.57 = 9,500.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.89/22,579.57 = 9,500.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.89x = 22,579.57 × 9,500.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.89x = 214,526,462.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,526,462.41/15,055.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,248.67

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