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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.43, 22,716.59 and 9,598.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.43, 22,716.59 and 9,598.55 is: 14,393.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.43 : 22,716.59 = 9,598.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.43/22,716.59 = 9,598.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.43x = 22,716.59 × 9,598.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.43x = 218,046,211.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,046,211.36/15,149.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,393.03

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