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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,258.96, 22,765.54 and 13,595.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,258.96, 22,765.54 and 13,595.60 is: 20,283.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,258.96 : 22,765.54 = 13,595.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,258.96/22,765.54 = 13,595.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,258.96x = 22,765.54 × 13,595.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,258.96x = 309,511,175.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,511,175.62/15,258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,283.90

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