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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.47, 20,992.01 and 13,346.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.47, 20,992.01 and 13,346.42 is: 18,377.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.47 : 20,992.01 = 13,346.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.47/20,992.01 = 13,346.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.47x = 20,992.01 × 13,346.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.47x = 280,168,267.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,168,267.95/15,245.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,377.15

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