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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.28, 22,852.32 and 13,167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.28, 22,852.32 and 13,167.76 is: 19,709.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.28 : 22,852.32 = 13,167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.28/22,852.32 = 13,167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.28x = 22,852.32 × 13,167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.28x = 300,913,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,913,865.20/15,267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,709.72

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