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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,271.07, 22,875.28 and 9,012.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,271.07, 22,875.28 and 9,012.13 is: 13,499.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,271.07 : 22,875.28 = 9,012.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,271.07/22,875.28 = 9,012.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,271.07x = 22,875.28 × 9,012.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,271.07x = 206,154,917.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,154,917.43/15,271.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,499.71

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