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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.41, 22,915.50 and 9,724.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.41, 22,915.50 and 9,724.32 is: 14,590.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.41 : 22,915.50 = 9,724.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.41/22,915.50 = 9,724.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.41x = 22,915.50 × 9,724.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.41x = 222,837,654.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,837,654.96/15,272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,590.86

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