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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.77, 22,562.43 and 13,282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.77, 22,562.43 and 13,282.30 is: 19,907.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.77 : 22,562.43 = 13,282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.77/22,562.43 = 13,282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.77x = 22,562.43 × 13,282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.77x = 299,680,963.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,680,963.99/15,053.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,907.37

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