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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.89, 22,581.07 and 9,501.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.89, 22,581.07 and 9,501.91 is: 14,250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.89 : 22,581.07 = 9,501.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.89/22,581.07 = 9,501.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.89x = 22,581.07 × 9,501.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.89x = 214,563,294.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,563,294.84/15,056.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,250.17

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