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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,317.54, 22,956.72 and 13,335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,317.54, 22,956.72 and 13,335.08 is: 19,985.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,317.54 : 22,956.72 = 13,335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,317.54/22,956.72 = 13,335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,317.54x = 22,956.72 × 13,335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,317.54x = 306,129,697.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,129,697.74/15,317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,985.57

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