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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.70, 22,691.55 and 9,287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.70, 22,691.55 and 9,287.60 is: 13,931.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.70 : 22,691.55 = 9,287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.70/22,691.55 = 9,287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.70x = 22,691.55 × 9,287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.70x = 210,750,039.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,750,039.78/15,127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,931.40

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