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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,342.60, 22,901.91 and 13,165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,342.60, 22,901.91 and 13,165.32 is: 19,651.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342.60 : 22,901.91 = 13,165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342.60/22,901.91 = 13,165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342.60x = 22,901.91 × 13,165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342.60x = 301,510,973.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,510,973.76/15,342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,651.88

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