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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,227.70, 22,845.87 and 9,230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,227.70, 22,845.87 and 9,230.46 is: 13,848.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,227.70 : 22,845.87 = 9,230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,227.70/22,845.87 = 9,230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,227.70x = 22,845.87 × 9,230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,227.70x = 210,877,889.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,877,889.20/15,227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,848.31

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