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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,078.42, 22,588.20 and 9,868.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,078.42, 22,588.20 and 9,868.50 is: 14,783.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,078.42 : 22,588.20 = 9,868.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,078.42/22,588.20 = 9,868.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,078.42x = 22,588.20 × 9,868.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,078.42x = 222,911,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,911,651.70/15,078.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,783.49

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