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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.56, 22,575.26 and 9,510.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.56, 22,575.26 and 9,510.32 is: 14,257.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.56 : 22,575.26 = 9,510.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.56/22,575.26 = 9,510.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.56x = 22,575.26 × 9,510.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.56x = 214,697,946.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,697,946.68/15,058.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,257.54

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