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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.68, 22,590.81 and 9,508.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.68, 22,590.81 and 9,508.60 is: 14,260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.68 : 22,590.81 = 9,508.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.68/22,590.81 = 9,508.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.68x = 22,590.81 × 9,508.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.68x = 214,806,975.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,806,975.97/15,062.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,260.87

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