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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.08, 22,062.88 and 13,463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.08, 22,062.88 and 13,463.52 is: 18,596.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.08 : 22,062.88 = 13,463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.08/22,062.88 = 13,463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.08x = 22,062.88 × 13,463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.08x = 297,044,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,044,026.14/15,973.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,596.54

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