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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,321.70, 22,982.55 and 13,912.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,321.70, 22,982.55 and 13,912.30 is: 20,868.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,321.70 : 22,982.55 = 13,912.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,321.70/22,982.55 = 13,912.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,321.70x = 22,982.55 × 13,912.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,321.70x = 319,740,130.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,740,130.37/15,321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,868.45

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