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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.18, 22,591.56 and 9,509.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.18, 22,591.56 and 9,509.10 is: 14,261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.18 : 22,591.56 = 9,509.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.18/22,591.56 = 9,509.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.18x = 22,591.56 × 9,509.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.18x = 214,825,403.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,825,403.20/15,063.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,261.62

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