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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.90, 22,634.68 and 13,592.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.90, 22,634.68 and 13,592.83 is: 20,282.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.90 : 22,634.68 = 13,592.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.90/22,634.68 = 13,592.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.90x = 22,634.68 × 13,592.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.90x = 307,669,357.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,669,357.34/15,168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,282.90

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