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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,956.42, 22,020.58 and 13,299.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,956.42, 22,020.58 and 13,299.38 is: 18,353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,956.42 : 22,020.58 = 13,299.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,956.42/22,020.58 = 13,299.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,956.42x = 22,020.58 × 13,299.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,956.42x = 292,860,061.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,860,061.24/15,956.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,353.74

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