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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,162.82, 22,706.25 and 9,599.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,162.82, 22,706.25 and 9,599.38 is: 14,375.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,162.82 : 22,706.25 = 9,599.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,162.82/22,706.25 = 9,599.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,162.82x = 22,706.25 × 9,599.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,162.82x = 217,965,922.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,965,922.13/15,162.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,375.03

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