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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,119.40, 22,641.36 and 9,555.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,119.40, 22,641.36 and 9,555.96 is: 14,310.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,119.40 : 22,641.36 = 9,555.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,119.40/22,641.36 = 9,555.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,119.40x = 22,641.36 × 9,555.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,119.40x = 216,359,930.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,359,930.51/15,119.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,310.09

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