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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086, 22,607.16 and 13,232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086, 22,607.16 and 13,232.72 is: 19,829.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086 : 22,607.16 = 13,232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086/22,607.16 = 13,232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086x = 22,607.16 × 13,232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086x = 299,154,218.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,154,218.28/15,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,829.92

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