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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.82, 23,021.30 and 13,592.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.82, 23,021.30 and 13,592.98 is: 20,403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.82 : 23,021.30 = 13,592.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.82/23,021.30 = 13,592.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.82x = 23,021.30 × 13,592.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.82x = 312,928,070.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,928,070.47/15,336.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,403.71

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