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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.32, 22,699.50 and 9,594.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.32, 22,699.50 and 9,594.88 is: 14,368.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.32 : 22,699.50 = 9,594.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.32/22,699.50 = 9,594.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.32x = 22,699.50 × 9,594.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.32x = 217,798,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,798,978.56/15,158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,368.28

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