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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,227.77, 22,874.64 and 12,892.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,227.77, 22,874.64 and 12,892.54 is: 19,366.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,227.77 : 22,874.64 = 12,892.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,227.77/22,874.64 = 12,892.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,227.77x = 22,874.64 × 12,892.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,227.77x = 294,912,211.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,912,211.19/15,227.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,366.74

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