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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,225.03, 22,665.76 and 15,017.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,225.03, 22,665.76 and 15,017.27 is: 22,356.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,225.03 : 22,665.76 = 15,017.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,225.03/22,665.76 = 15,017.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,225.03x = 22,665.76 × 15,017.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,225.03x = 340,377,686.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,377,686.80/15,225.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,356.45

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