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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,231.75, 22,821.48 and 13,690.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,231.75, 22,821.48 and 13,690.99 is: 20,512.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,231.75 : 22,821.48 = 13,690.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,231.75/22,821.48 = 13,690.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,231.75x = 22,821.48 × 13,690.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,231.75x = 312,448,682.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,448,682.99/15,231.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,512.99

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