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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,167.90, 22,633.19 and 13,591.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,167.90, 22,633.19 and 13,591.83 is: 20,281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,167.90 : 22,633.19 = 13,591.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,167.90/22,633.19 = 13,591.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,167.90x = 22,633.19 × 13,591.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,167.90x = 307,626,402.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,626,402.88/15,167.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,281.42

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