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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,302.30, 22,953.45 and 13,358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,302.30, 22,953.45 and 13,358.30 is: 20,037.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,302.30 : 22,953.45 = 13,358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,302.30/22,953.45 = 13,358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,302.30x = 22,953.45 × 13,358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,302.30x = 306,619,071.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,619,071.14/15,302.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,037.45

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