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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,240.02, 22,833.86 and 13,699.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,240.02, 22,833.86 and 13,699.26 is: 20,525.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,240.02 : 22,833.86 = 13,699.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,240.02/22,833.86 = 13,699.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,240.02x = 22,833.86 × 13,699.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,240.02x = 312,806,916.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,806,916.45/15,240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.37

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