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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.61, 22,927.70 and 9,732.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.61, 22,927.70 and 9,732.52 is: 14,603.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.61 : 22,927.70 = 9,732.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.61/22,927.70 = 9,732.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.61x = 22,927.70 × 9,732.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.61x = 223,144,298.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,144,298.80/15,280.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,603.10

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