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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,114.52, 22,667.68 and 9,559.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,114.52, 22,667.68 and 9,559.52 is: 14,336.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,114.52 : 22,667.68 = 9,559.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,114.52/22,667.68 = 9,559.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,114.52x = 22,667.68 × 9,559.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,114.52x = 216,692,140.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,692,140.31/15,114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,336.69

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