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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.90, 22,582.56 and 9,502.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.90, 22,582.56 and 9,502.92 is: 14,251.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.90 : 22,582.56 = 9,502.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.90/22,582.56 = 9,502.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.90x = 22,582.56 × 9,502.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.90x = 214,600,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,600,261.08/15,057.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,251.67

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