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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.47, 22,637.21 and 9,580.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.47, 22,637.21 and 9,580.23 is: 14,370.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.47 : 22,637.21 = 9,580.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.47/22,637.21 = 9,580.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.47x = 22,637.21 × 9,580.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.47x = 216,869,630.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,869,630.46/15,091.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,370.35

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