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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,230.70, 22,846.05 and 13,286.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,230.70, 22,846.05 and 13,286.70 is: 19,930.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,230.70 : 22,846.05 = 13,286.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,230.70/22,846.05 = 13,286.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,230.70x = 22,846.05 × 13,286.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,230.70x = 303,548,612.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,548,612.54/15,230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,930.05

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