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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,213.70, 22,820.55 and 13,543.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,213.70, 22,820.55 and 13,543.30 is: 20,314.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,213.70 : 22,820.55 = 13,543.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,213.70/22,820.55 = 13,543.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,213.70x = 22,820.55 × 13,543.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,213.70x = 309,065,554.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,065,554.82/15,213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,314.95

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