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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.39, 22,581.82 and 9,502.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.39, 22,581.82 and 9,502.41 is: 14,250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.39 : 22,581.82 = 9,502.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.39/22,581.82 = 9,502.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.39x = 22,581.82 × 9,502.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.39x = 214,581,712.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,581,712.19/15,057.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,250.92

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