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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.94, 22,699.40 and 9,609.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.94, 22,699.40 and 9,609.54 is: 14,398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.94 : 22,699.40 = 9,609.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.94/22,699.40 = 9,609.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.94x = 22,699.40 × 9,609.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.94x = 218,130,744.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,130,744.23/15,149.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,398.13

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