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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.08, 22,792.98 and 13,562.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.08, 22,792.98 and 13,562.38 is: 20,285.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.08 : 22,792.98 = 13,562.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.08/22,792.98 = 13,562.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.08x = 22,792.98 × 13,562.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.08x = 309,127,056.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,127,056.09/15,239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,285.15

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