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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.54, 22,635.63 and 13,593.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.54, 22,635.63 and 13,593.50 is: 20,283.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.54 : 22,635.63 = 13,593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.54/22,635.63 = 13,593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.54x = 22,635.63 × 13,593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.54x = 307,697,323.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,697,323.23/15,169.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,283.89

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