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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,116.69, 22,663.19 and 9,558.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,116.69, 22,663.19 and 9,558.38 is: 14,330.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,116.69 : 22,663.19 = 9,558.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,116.69/22,663.19 = 9,558.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,116.69x = 22,663.19 × 9,558.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,116.69x = 216,623,220.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,623,220.92/15,116.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,330.07

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