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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.91, 22,645.35 and 9,901.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.91, 22,645.35 and 9,901.57 is: 14,852.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.91 : 22,645.35 = 9,901.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.91/22,645.35 = 9,901.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.91x = 22,645.35 × 9,901.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.91x = 224,224,518.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,224,518.20/15,096.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,852.35

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