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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,089.05, 22,604.14 and 9,879.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,089.05, 22,604.14 and 9,879.13 is: 14,799.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,089.05 : 22,604.14 = 9,879.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,089.05/22,604.14 = 9,879.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,089.05x = 22,604.14 × 9,879.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,089.05x = 223,309,237.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,309,237.60/15,089.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,799.42

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