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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.96, 22,762.56 and 13,593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.96, 22,762.56 and 13,593.60 is: 20,280.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.96 : 22,762.56 = 13,593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.96/22,762.56 = 13,593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.96x = 22,762.56 × 13,593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.96x = 309,425,135.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,425,135.62/15,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,280.92

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