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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,095.40, 22,643.10 and 9,530.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,095.40, 22,643.10 and 9,530.70 is: 14,296.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,095.40 : 22,643.10 = 9,530.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,095.40/22,643.10 = 9,530.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,095.40x = 22,643.10 × 9,530.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,095.40x = 215,804,593.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,804,593.17/15,095.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,296.05

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