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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.07, 22,876.78 and 9,013.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.07, 22,876.78 and 9,013.13 is: 13,501.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.07 : 22,876.78 = 9,013.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.07/22,876.78 = 9,013.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.07x = 22,876.78 × 9,013.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.07x = 206,191,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,191,392.12/15,272.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.21

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