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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,352.17, 22,908.52 and 13,697.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,352.17, 22,908.52 and 13,697.34 is: 20,439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,352.17 : 22,908.52 = 13,697.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,352.17/22,908.52 = 13,697.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,352.17x = 22,908.52 × 13,697.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,352.17x = 313,785,787.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,785,787.34/15,352.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,439.18

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