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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.42, 22,013.67 and 13,294.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.42, 22,013.67 and 13,294.38 is: 18,346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.42 : 22,013.67 = 13,294.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.42/22,013.67 = 13,294.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.42x = 22,013.67 × 13,294.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.42x = 292,658,094.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,658,094.17/15,951.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,346.84

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