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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.58, 22,942.43 and 9,095.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.58, 22,942.43 and 9,095.05 is: 13,642.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.58 : 22,942.43 = 9,095.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.58/22,942.43 = 9,095.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.58x = 22,942.43 × 9,095.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.58x = 208,662,658.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,662,658.44/15,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,642.03

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