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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.04, 22,497.39 and 13,541.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.04, 22,497.39 and 13,541.88 is: 20,271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.04 : 22,497.39 = 13,541.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.04/22,497.39 = 13,541.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.04x = 22,497.39 × 13,541.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.04x = 304,656,955.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,656,955.69/15,029.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,271.22

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