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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,087, 22,608.66 and 13,233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,087, 22,608.66 and 13,233.72 is: 19,831.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,087 : 22,608.66 = 13,233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,087/22,608.66 = 13,233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,087x = 22,608.66 × 13,233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,087x = 299,196,676.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,196,676.02/15,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,831.42

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