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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,418.06, 22,991.84 and 15,277.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,418.06, 22,991.84 and 15,277.82 is: 22,782.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,418.06 : 22,991.84 = 15,277.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,418.06/22,991.84 = 15,277.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,418.06x = 22,991.84 × 15,277.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,418.06x = 351,265,192.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,265,192.99/15,418.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,782.71

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