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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,079.16, 22,593.10 and 9,806.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,079.16, 22,593.10 and 9,806.11 is: 14,692.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,079.16 : 22,593.10 = 9,806.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,079.16/22,593.10 = 9,806.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,079.16x = 22,593.10 × 9,806.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,079.16x = 221,550,515.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,550,515.90/15,079.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,692.49

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