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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,227.22, 21,026.49 and 12,722.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,227.22, 21,026.49 and 12,722.70 is: 17,568.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,227.22 : 21,026.49 = 12,722.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,227.22/21,026.49 = 12,722.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,227.22x = 21,026.49 × 12,722.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,227.22x = 267,513,724.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,513,724.32/15,227.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,568.13

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