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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.60, 22,891.48 and 13,158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.60, 22,891.48 and 13,158.32 is: 19,641.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.60 : 22,891.48 = 13,158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.60/22,891.48 = 13,158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.60x = 22,891.48 × 13,158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.60x = 301,213,271.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,213,271.76/15,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,641.45

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