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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,116.39, 22,636.87 and 9,552.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,116.39, 22,636.87 and 9,552.95 is: 14,305.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,116.39 : 22,636.87 = 9,552.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,116.39/22,636.87 = 9,552.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,116.39x = 22,636.87 × 9,552.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,116.39x = 216,248,887.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,248,887.27/15,116.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,305.59

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