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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.90, 22,636.17 and 13,593.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.90, 22,636.17 and 13,593.83 is: 20,284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.90 : 22,636.17 = 13,593.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.90/22,636.17 = 13,593.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.90x = 22,636.17 × 13,593.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.90x = 307,712,246.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,712,246.83/15,169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,284.40

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