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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,125.80, 22,688.70 and 9,585.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,125.80, 22,688.70 and 9,585.40 is: 14,378.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,125.80 : 22,688.70 = 9,585.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,125.80/22,688.70 = 9,585.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,125.80x = 22,688.70 × 9,585.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,125.80x = 217,480,264.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,480,264.98/15,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,378.10

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