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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,087.06, 22,601.13 and 9,877.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,087.06, 22,601.13 and 9,877.14 is: 14,796.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,087.06 : 22,601.13 = 9,877.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,087.06/22,601.13 = 9,877.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,087.06x = 22,601.13 × 9,877.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,087.06x = 223,234,525.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,234,525.17/15,087.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,796.42

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