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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,253.65, 22,971.87 and 13,424.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,253.65, 22,971.87 and 13,424.76 is: 20,217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,253.65 : 22,971.87 = 13,424.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,253.65/22,971.87 = 13,424.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,253.65x = 22,971.87 × 13,424.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,253.65x = 308,391,841.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,391,841.50/15,253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,217.58

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