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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,324.30, 22,986.45 and 15,227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,324.30, 22,986.45 and 15,227.10 is: 22,840.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,324.30 : 22,986.45 = 15,227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,324.30/22,986.45 = 15,227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,324.30x = 22,986.45 × 15,227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,324.30x = 350,016,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,016,972.80/15,324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,840.65

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