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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.60, 22,514.90 and 13,503.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.60, 22,514.90 and 13,503.80 is: 20,198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.60 : 22,514.90 = 13,503.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.60/22,514.90 = 13,503.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.60x = 22,514.90 × 13,503.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.60x = 304,036,706.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,036,706.62/15,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,198.29

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