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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.83, 22,735.65 and 13,750.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.83, 22,735.65 and 13,750.11 is: 20,707.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.83 : 22,735.65 = 13,750.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.83/22,735.65 = 13,750.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.83x = 22,735.65 × 13,750.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.83x = 312,617,688.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,617,688.42/15,096.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,707.51

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