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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,220.08, 22,769.19 and 13,162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,220.08, 22,769.19 and 13,162.32 is: 19,690.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220.08 : 22,769.19 = 13,162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220.08/22,769.19 = 13,162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220.08x = 22,769.19 × 13,162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220.08x = 299,695,364.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,695,364.92/15,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,690.79

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