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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,318.59, 22,997.33 and 13,024.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,318.59, 22,997.33 and 13,024.67 is: 19,553.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,318.59 : 22,997.33 = 13,024.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,318.59/22,997.33 = 13,024.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,318.59x = 22,997.33 × 13,024.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,318.59x = 299,532,724.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,532,724.19/15,318.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,553.54

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