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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,417.34, 22,990.66 and 15,277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,417.34, 22,990.66 and 15,277.02 is: 22,781.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,417.34 : 22,990.66 = 15,277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,417.34/22,990.66 = 15,277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,417.34x = 22,990.66 × 15,277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,417.34x = 351,228,772.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,228,772.63/15,417.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,781.41

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