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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.70, 22,849.05 and 13,288.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.70, 22,849.05 and 13,288.70 is: 19,933.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.70 : 22,849.05 = 13,288.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.70/22,849.05 = 13,288.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.70x = 22,849.05 × 13,288.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.70x = 303,634,170.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,634,170.74/15,232.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,933.05

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