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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.77, 22,932.65 and 9,022.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.77, 22,932.65 and 9,022.70 is: 13,559.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.77 : 22,932.65 = 9,022.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.77/22,932.65 = 9,022.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.77x = 22,932.65 × 9,022.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.77x = 206,914,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,914,501.04/15,259.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,559.48

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