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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.82, 22,523.67 and 9,467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.82, 22,523.67 and 9,467.28 is: 14,213.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.82 : 22,523.67 = 9,467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.82/22,523.67 = 9,467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.82x = 22,523.67 × 9,467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.82x = 213,237,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,237,890.52/15,002.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,213.19

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