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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.28, 22,850.82 and 13,166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.28, 22,850.82 and 13,166.76 is: 19,708.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.28 : 22,850.82 = 13,166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.28/22,850.82 = 13,166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.28x = 22,850.82 × 13,166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.28x = 300,871,262.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,871,262.74/15,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,708.22

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