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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.92, 22,565.24 and 9,118.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.92, 22,565.24 and 9,118.81 is: 13,663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.92 : 22,565.24 = 9,118.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.92/22,565.24 = 9,118.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.92x = 22,565.24 × 9,118.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.92x = 205,768,023.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,768,023.34/15,059.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.29

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