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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.64, 22,528.18 and 13,053.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.64, 22,528.18 and 13,053.57 is: 19,562.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.64 : 22,528.18 = 13,053.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.64/22,528.18 = 13,053.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.64x = 22,528.18 × 13,053.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.64x = 294,073,174.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,073,174.60/15,032.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,562.31

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