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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.12, 22,674.64 and 9,582.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.12, 22,674.64 and 9,582.16 is: 14,343.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.12 : 22,674.64 = 9,582.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.12/22,674.64 = 9,582.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.12x = 22,674.64 × 9,582.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.12x = 217,272,028.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,272,028.42/15,148.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,343.17

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