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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,220.70, 20,992.93 and 13,099.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,220.70, 20,992.93 and 13,099.71 is: 18,067.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220.70 : 20,992.93 = 13,099.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220.70/20,992.93 = 13,099.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220.70x = 20,992.93 × 13,099.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220.70x = 275,001,295.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,001,295.05/15,220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,067.59

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