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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,238.76, 22,792.52 and 13,562.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,238.76, 22,792.52 and 13,562.06 is: 20,284.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,238.76 : 22,792.52 = 13,562.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,238.76/22,792.52 = 13,562.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,238.76x = 22,792.52 × 13,562.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,238.76x = 309,113,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,113,443.73/15,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,284.69

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