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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.68, 22,586.31 and 9,505.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.68, 22,586.31 and 9,505.60 is: 14,256.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.68 : 22,586.31 = 9,505.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.68/22,586.31 = 9,505.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.68x = 22,586.31 × 9,505.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.68x = 214,696,371.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,696,371.87/15,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,256.37

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