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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.58, 22,556.18 and 13,412.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.58, 22,556.18 and 13,412.06 is: 20,097.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.58 : 22,556.18 = 13,412.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.58/22,556.18 = 13,412.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.58x = 22,556.18 × 13,412.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.58x = 302,524,839.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,524,839.53/15,052.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,097.87

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