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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.04, 22,507.89 and 13,548.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.04, 22,507.89 and 13,548.88 is: 20,281.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.04 : 22,507.89 = 13,548.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.04/22,507.89 = 13,548.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.04x = 22,507.89 × 13,548.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.04x = 304,956,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,956,700.66/15,036.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,281.72

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