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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.80, 22,593.26 and 9,871.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.80, 22,593.26 and 9,871.88 is: 14,788.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.80 : 22,593.26 = 9,871.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.80/22,593.26 = 9,871.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.80x = 22,593.26 × 9,871.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.80x = 223,037,863.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,037,863.24/15,081.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,788.55

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