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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,146.55, 22,712.28 and 9,595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,146.55, 22,712.28 and 9,595.68 is: 14,388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,146.55 : 22,712.28 = 9,595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,146.55/22,712.28 = 9,595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,146.55x = 22,712.28 × 9,595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,146.55x = 217,939,770.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,939,770.95/15,146.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,388.74

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