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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,089.42, 22,604.70 and 9,879.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,089.42, 22,604.70 and 9,879.50 is: 14,799.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,089.42 : 22,604.70 = 9,879.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,089.42/22,604.70 = 9,879.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,089.42x = 22,604.70 × 9,879.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,089.42x = 223,323,133.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,323,133.65/15,089.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,799.98

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