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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,150.56, 22,718.26 and 9,599.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,150.56, 22,718.26 and 9,599.70 is: 14,394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,150.56 : 22,718.26 = 9,599.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,150.56/22,718.26 = 9,599.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,150.56x = 22,718.26 × 9,599.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,150.56x = 218,088,480.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,088,480.52/15,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,394.75

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