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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,070.94, 22,603.16 and 9,516.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,070.94, 22,603.16 and 9,516.86 is: 14,273.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,070.94 : 22,603.16 = 9,516.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,070.94/22,603.16 = 9,516.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,070.94x = 22,603.16 × 9,516.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,070.94x = 215,111,061.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,111,061.69/15,070.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,273.24

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