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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,072.86, 22,604.76 and 9,459.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,072.86, 22,604.76 and 9,459.05 is: 14,185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,072.86 : 22,604.76 = 9,459.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,072.86/22,604.76 = 9,459.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,072.86x = 22,604.76 × 9,459.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,072.86x = 213,819,442.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,819,442.05/15,072.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,185.72

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