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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,085.08, 22,595.70 and 9,535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,085.08, 22,595.70 and 9,535.56 is: 14,283.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,085.08 : 22,595.70 = 9,535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,085.08/22,595.70 = 9,535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,085.08x = 22,595.70 × 9,535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,085.08x = 215,462,653.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,462,653.09/15,085.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,283.16

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