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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.92, 22,012.98 and 13,293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.92, 22,012.98 and 13,293.88 is: 18,346.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.92 : 22,012.98 = 13,293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.92/22,012.98 = 13,293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.92x = 22,012.98 × 13,293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.92x = 292,637,914.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,637,914.56/15,950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,346.15

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