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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,163.82, 20,946.50 and 13,749.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,163.82, 20,946.50 and 13,749.11 is: 18,992.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,163.82 : 20,946.50 = 13,749.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,163.82/20,946.50 = 13,749.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,163.82x = 20,946.50 × 13,749.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,163.82x = 287,995,689.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,995,689.25/15,163.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,992.29

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