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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,287.22, 22,896.59 and 13,287.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,287.22, 22,896.59 and 13,287.22 is: 19,901.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,287.22 : 22,896.59 = 13,287.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,287.22/22,896.59 = 13,287.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,287.22x = 22,896.59 × 13,287.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,287.22x = 304,232,028.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,232,028.58/15,287.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,901.07

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