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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,242.94, 22,727.47 and 13,941.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,242.94, 22,727.47 and 13,941.18 is: 20,786.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,242.94 : 22,727.47 = 13,941.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,242.94/22,727.47 = 13,941.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,242.94x = 22,727.47 × 13,941.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,242.94x = 316,847,750.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,847,750.21/15,242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.52

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