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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,213.88, 22,710.72 and 13,147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,213.88, 22,710.72 and 13,147.16 is: 19,625.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,213.88 : 22,710.72 = 13,147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,213.88/22,710.72 = 13,147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,213.88x = 22,710.72 × 13,147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,213.88x = 298,581,469.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,581,469.56/15,213.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.60

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