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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,812.16, 21,770.82 and 13,922.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,812.16, 21,770.82 and 13,922.43 is: 19,168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,812.16 : 21,770.82 = 13,922.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,812.16/21,770.82 = 13,922.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,812.16x = 21,770.82 × 13,922.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,812.16x = 303,102,717.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,102,717.49/15,812.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,168.96

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