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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.39, 22,580.33 and 9,501.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.39, 22,580.33 and 9,501.41 is: 14,249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.39 : 22,580.33 = 9,501.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.39/22,580.33 = 9,501.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.39x = 22,580.33 × 9,501.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.39x = 214,544,812.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,544,812.86/15,056.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,249.42

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