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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,227.28, 22,669.11 and 15,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,227.28, 22,669.11 and 15,019.52 is: 22,359.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,227.28 : 22,669.11 = 15,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,227.28/22,669.11 = 15,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,227.28x = 22,669.11 × 15,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,227.28x = 340,479,037.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,479,037.68/15,227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,359.81

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