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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.46, 22,021.13 and 13,837.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.46, 22,021.13 and 13,837.25 is: 19,085.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.46 : 22,021.13 = 13,837.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.46/22,021.13 = 13,837.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.46x = 22,021.13 × 13,837.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.46x = 304,711,970.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,711,970.74/15,965.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,085.70

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