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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.70, 22,859.55 and 13,295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.70, 22,859.55 and 13,295.70 is: 19,943.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.70 : 22,859.55 = 13,295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.70/22,859.55 = 13,295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.70x = 22,859.55 × 13,295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.70x = 303,933,718.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,933,718.94/15,239.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,943.55

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