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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.95, 22,863.02 and 13,364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.95, 22,863.02 and 13,364.70 is: 20,023.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.95 : 22,863.02 = 13,364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.95/22,863.02 = 13,364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.95x = 22,863.02 × 13,364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.95x = 305,557,250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,557,250.83/15,259.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,023.48

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