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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.93, 22,035.39 and 13,847.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.93, 22,035.39 and 13,847.66 is: 19,099.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.93 : 22,035.39 = 13,847.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.93/22,035.39 = 13,847.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.93x = 22,035.39 × 13,847.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.93x = 305,138,587.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,138,587.11/15,975.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,099.89

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