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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,172.64, 22,697.97 and 13,114.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,172.64, 22,697.97 and 13,114.73 is: 19,619.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,172.64 : 22,697.97 = 13,114.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,172.64/22,697.97 = 13,114.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,172.64x = 22,697.97 × 13,114.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,172.64x = 297,677,634.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,677,634.61/15,172.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,619.38

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