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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.43, 22,715.09 and 9,597.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.43, 22,715.09 and 9,597.55 is: 14,391.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.43 : 22,715.09 = 9,597.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.43/22,715.09 = 9,597.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.43x = 22,715.09 × 9,597.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.43x = 218,009,098.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,009,098.45/15,148.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,391.53

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