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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.67, 22,672.65 and 9,572.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.67, 22,672.65 and 9,572.27 is: 14,360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.67 : 22,672.65 = 9,572.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.67/22,672.65 = 9,572.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.67x = 22,672.65 × 9,572.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.67x = 217,028,727.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,028,727.42/15,112.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,360.71

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