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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.12, 22,679.14 and 9,585.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.12, 22,679.14 and 9,585.16 is: 14,347.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.12 : 22,679.14 = 9,585.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.12/22,679.14 = 9,585.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.12x = 22,679.14 × 9,585.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.12x = 217,383,185.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,383,185.56/15,151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,347.66

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