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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,399.72, 22,987.26 and 13,222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,399.72, 22,987.26 and 13,222.44 is: 19,737.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,399.72 : 22,987.26 = 13,222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,399.72/22,987.26 = 13,222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,399.72x = 22,987.26 × 13,222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,399.72x = 303,947,666.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,947,666.11/15,399.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,737.22

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