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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.61, 22,997.01 and 13,576.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.61, 22,997.01 and 13,576.78 is: 20,379.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.61 : 22,997.01 = 13,576.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.61/22,997.01 = 13,576.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.61x = 22,997.01 × 13,576.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.61x = 312,225,425.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,225,425.09/15,320.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,379.44

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