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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,181.51, 22,621.34 and 13,525.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,181.51, 22,621.34 and 13,525.33 is: 20,153.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,181.51 : 22,621.34 = 13,525.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,181.51/22,621.34 = 13,525.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,181.51x = 22,621.34 × 13,525.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,181.51x = 305,960,975.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,960,975.44/15,181.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,153.53

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