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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,182.51, 22,622.83 and 13,526.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,182.51, 22,622.83 and 13,526.33 is: 20,155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,182.51 : 22,622.83 = 13,526.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,182.51/22,622.83 = 13,526.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,182.51x = 22,622.83 × 13,526.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,182.51x = 306,003,864.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,003,864.11/15,182.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,155.02

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