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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,270.48, 22,884.12 and 9,032.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,270.48, 22,884.12 and 9,032.04 is: 13,535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,270.48 : 22,884.12 = 9,032.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,270.48/22,884.12 = 9,032.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,270.48x = 22,884.12 × 9,032.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,270.48x = 206,690,287.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,690,287.20/15,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,535.28

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