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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.20, 22,747.80 and 13,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.20, 22,747.80 and 13,998.80 is: 20,998.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.20 : 22,747.80 = 13,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.20/22,747.80 = 13,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.20x = 22,747.80 × 13,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.20x = 318,441,902.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,441,902.64/15,165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,998.20

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