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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,229.89, 22,797.45 and 13,937.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,229.89, 22,797.45 and 13,937.94 is: 20,863.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,229.89 : 22,797.45 = 13,937.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,229.89/22,797.45 = 13,937.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,229.89x = 22,797.45 × 13,937.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,229.89x = 317,749,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,749,490.25/15,229.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,863.54

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