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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,989.40, 22,043.88 and 13,774.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,989.40, 22,043.88 and 13,774.86 is: 18,990.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,989.40 : 22,043.88 = 13,774.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,989.40/22,043.88 = 13,774.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,989.40x = 22,043.88 × 13,774.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,989.40x = 303,651,360.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,651,360.86/15,989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,990.79

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