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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.17, 22,767.78 and 13,185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.17, 22,767.78 and 13,185.45 is: 19,682.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.17 : 22,767.78 = 13,185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.17/22,767.78 = 13,185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.17x = 22,767.78 × 13,185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.17x = 300,203,474.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,203,474.25/15,252.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,682.68

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