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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,161.82, 22,704.75 and 9,598.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,161.82, 22,704.75 and 9,598.38 is: 14,373.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,161.82 : 22,704.75 = 9,598.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,161.82/22,704.75 = 9,598.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,161.82x = 22,704.75 × 9,598.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,161.82x = 217,928,818.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,928,818.31/15,161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,373.53

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