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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,095.91, 22,643.85 and 9,900.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,095.91, 22,643.85 and 9,900.57 is: 14,850.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,095.91 : 22,643.85 = 9,900.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,095.91/22,643.85 = 9,900.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,095.91x = 22,643.85 × 9,900.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,095.91x = 224,187,021.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,187,021.99/15,095.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,850.85

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