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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.22, 23,056.29 and 13,268.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.22, 23,056.29 and 13,268.94 is: 19,806.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.22 : 23,056.29 = 13,268.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.22/23,056.29 = 13,268.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.22x = 23,056.29 × 13,268.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.22x = 305,932,528.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,932,528.63/15,446.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,806.30

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