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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.49, 22,603.95 and 9,835.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.49, 22,603.95 and 9,835.07 is: 14,754.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.49 : 22,603.95 = 9,835.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.49/22,603.95 = 9,835.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.49x = 22,603.95 × 9,835.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.49x = 222,311,317.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,311,317.51/15,067.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,754.37

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