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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,342.47, 22,901.70 and 13,165.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,342.47, 22,901.70 and 13,165.19 is: 19,651.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342.47 : 22,901.70 = 13,165.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342.47/22,901.70 = 13,165.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342.47x = 22,901.70 × 13,165.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342.47x = 301,505,231.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,505,231.82/15,342.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,651.67

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