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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.72, 22,785.71 and 13,435.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.72, 22,785.71 and 13,435.79 is: 20,167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.72 : 22,785.71 = 13,435.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.72/22,785.71 = 13,435.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.72x = 22,785.71 × 13,435.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.72x = 306,143,833.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,143,833.45/15,179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,167.96

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