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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,194.80, 22,792.20 and 13,809.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,194.80, 22,792.20 and 13,809.70 is: 20,714.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,194.80 : 22,792.20 = 13,809.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,194.80/22,792.20 = 13,809.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,194.80x = 22,792.20 × 13,809.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,194.80x = 314,753,444.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,753,444.34/15,194.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.55

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