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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.83, 22,634.58 and 13,592.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.83, 22,634.58 and 13,592.77 is: 20,282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.83 : 22,634.58 = 13,592.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.83/22,634.58 = 13,592.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.83x = 22,634.58 × 13,592.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.83x = 307,666,583.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,666,583.40/15,168.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,282.82

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