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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.72, 22,990.82 and 9,006.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.72, 22,990.82 and 9,006.12 is: 13,508.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.72 : 22,990.82 = 9,006.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.72/22,990.82 = 9,006.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.72x = 22,990.82 × 9,006.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.72x = 207,058,083.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,058,083.82/15,327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,508.73

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