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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,318.72, 22,866.30 and 13,141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,318.72, 22,866.30 and 13,141.44 is: 19,616.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,318.72 : 22,866.30 = 13,141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,318.72/22,866.30 = 13,141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,318.72x = 22,866.30 × 13,141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,318.72x = 300,496,109.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,496,109.47/15,318.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,616.27

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