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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.70, 22,871.55 and 9,010.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.70, 22,871.55 and 9,010.70 is: 13,516.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.70 : 22,871.55 = 9,010.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.70/22,871.55 = 9,010.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.70x = 22,871.55 × 9,010.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.70x = 206,088,675.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,088,675.59/15,247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.05

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