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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.14, 22,581.45 and 9,502.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.14, 22,581.45 and 9,502.16 is: 14,250.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.14 : 22,581.45 = 9,502.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.14/22,581.45 = 9,502.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.14x = 22,581.45 × 9,502.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.14x = 214,572,438.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,572,438.02/15,057.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,250.55

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