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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,347.72, 22,909.53 and 13,170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,347.72, 22,909.53 and 13,170.44 is: 19,659.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,347.72 : 22,909.53 = 13,170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,347.72/22,909.53 = 13,170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,347.72x = 22,909.53 × 13,170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,347.72x = 301,728,623.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,728,623.22/15,347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,659.51

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