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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.57, 22,588.96 and 13,823.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.57, 22,588.96 and 13,823.04 is: 20,721.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.57 : 22,588.96 = 13,823.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.57/22,588.96 = 13,823.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.57x = 22,588.96 × 13,823.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.57x = 312,248,097.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,248,097.64/15,068.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,721.81

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