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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,170.11, 22,837.06 and 13,644.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,170.11, 22,837.06 and 13,644.27 is: 20,540.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,170.11 : 22,837.06 = 13,644.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,170.11/22,837.06 = 13,644.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,170.11x = 22,837.06 × 13,644.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,170.11x = 311,595,012.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,595,012.65/15,170.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,540.06

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