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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,094.05, 22,650.28 and 9,539.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,094.05, 22,650.28 and 9,539.74 is: 14,315.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,094.05 : 22,650.28 = 9,539.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,094.05/22,650.28 = 9,539.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,094.05x = 22,650.28 × 9,539.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,094.05x = 216,077,840.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,077,840.25/15,094.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,315.44

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