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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,221.16, 22,839.12 and 13,250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,221.16, 22,839.12 and 13,250.52 is: 19,882.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,221.16 : 22,839.12 = 13,250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,221.16/22,839.12 = 13,250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,221.16x = 22,839.12 × 13,250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,221.16x = 302,630,216.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,630,216.34/15,221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,882.20

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