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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.39, 22,805.53 and 13,186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.39, 22,805.53 and 13,186.48 is: 19,726.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.39 : 22,805.53 = 13,186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.39/22,805.53 = 13,186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.39x = 22,805.53 × 13,186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.39x = 300,724,665.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,724,665.23/15,244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,726.91

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