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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.50, 22,658.70 and 9,553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.50, 22,658.70 and 9,553.52 is: 14,327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.50 : 22,658.70 = 9,553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.50/22,658.70 = 9,553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.50x = 22,658.70 × 9,553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.50x = 216,470,343.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,470,343.62/15,108.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,327.72

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