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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.57, 22,877.52 and 9,013.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.57, 22,877.52 and 9,013.64 is: 13,501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.57 : 22,877.52 = 9,013.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.57/22,877.52 = 9,013.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.57x = 22,877.52 × 9,013.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.57x = 206,209,614.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,209,614.99/15,272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.96

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