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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,357.92, 22,917.11 and 13,703.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,357.92, 22,917.11 and 13,703.09 is: 20,447.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357.92 : 22,917.11 = 13,703.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357.92/22,917.11 = 13,703.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357.92x = 22,917.11 × 13,703.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357.92x = 314,035,037.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,035,037.77/15,357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,447.77

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