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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027, 22,513.77 and 12,813.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027, 22,513.77 and 12,813.27 is: 19,197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027 : 22,513.77 = 12,813.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027/22,513.77 = 12,813.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027x = 22,513.77 × 12,813.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027x = 288,475,013.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,475,013.73/15,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,197.11

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