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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,227.66, 22,787.43 and 9,302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,227.66, 22,787.43 and 9,302.72 is: 13,921.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,227.66 : 22,787.43 = 9,302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,227.66/22,787.43 = 9,302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,227.66x = 22,787.43 × 9,302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,227.66x = 211,984,931.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,984,931.99/15,227.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,921.04

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