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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.05, 22,599.64 and 9,876.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.05, 22,599.64 and 9,876.13 is: 14,794.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.05 : 22,599.64 = 9,876.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.05/22,599.64 = 9,876.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.05x = 22,599.64 × 9,876.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.05x = 223,196,982.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,196,982.59/15,086.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,794.93

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