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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.39, 22,583.32 and 9,503.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.39, 22,583.32 and 9,503.41 is: 14,252.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.39 : 22,583.32 = 9,503.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.39/22,583.32 = 9,503.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.39x = 22,583.32 × 9,503.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.39x = 214,618,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,618,549.12/15,058.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,252.42

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