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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.40, 22,890.23 and 9,027.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.40, 22,890.23 and 9,027.32 is: 13,536.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.40 : 22,890.23 = 9,027.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.40/22,890.23 = 9,027.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.40x = 22,890.23 × 9,027.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.40x = 206,637,271.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,637,271.50/15,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,536.32

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