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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.50, 22,017.02 and 13,834.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.50, 22,017.02 and 13,834.26 is: 19,081.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.50 : 22,017.02 = 13,834.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.50/22,017.02 = 13,834.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.50x = 22,017.02 × 13,834.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.50x = 304,589,179.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,589,179.11/15,962.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,081.55

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