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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,199.90, 22,823.19 and 13,549.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,199.90, 22,823.19 and 13,549.53 is: 20,345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,199.90 : 22,823.19 = 13,549.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,199.90/22,823.19 = 13,549.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,199.90x = 22,823.19 × 13,549.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,199.90x = 309,243,497.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,243,497.60/15,199.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,345.10

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