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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,162.32, 22,705.50 and 9,598.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,162.32, 22,705.50 and 9,598.88 is: 14,374.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,162.32 : 22,705.50 = 9,598.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,162.32/22,705.50 = 9,598.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,162.32x = 22,705.50 × 9,598.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,162.32x = 217,947,369.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,947,369.84/15,162.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,374.28

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