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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.68, 22,589.31 and 9,507.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.68, 22,589.31 and 9,507.60 is: 14,259.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.68 : 22,589.31 = 9,507.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.68/22,589.31 = 9,507.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.68x = 22,589.31 × 9,507.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.68x = 214,770,123.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,770,123.76/15,061.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,259.37

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