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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,139.94, 22,684.40 and 9,599.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,139.94, 22,684.40 and 9,599.54 is: 14,383.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,139.94 : 22,684.40 = 9,599.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,139.94/22,684.40 = 9,599.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,139.94x = 22,684.40 × 9,599.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,139.94x = 217,759,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,759,757.18/15,139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,383.13

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