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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.35, 22,892.60 and 13,159.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.35, 22,892.60 and 13,159.07 is: 19,642.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.35 : 22,892.60 = 13,159.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.35/22,892.60 = 13,159.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.35x = 22,892.60 × 13,159.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.35x = 301,245,325.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,245,325.88/15,336.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,642.57

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