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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,212.44, 22,825.95 and 13,241.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,212.44, 22,825.95 and 13,241.71 is: 19,868.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,212.44 : 22,825.95 = 13,241.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,212.44/22,825.95 = 13,241.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,212.44x = 22,825.95 × 13,241.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,212.44x = 302,254,610.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,254,610.37/15,212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,868.91

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