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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,400.52, 22,989.37 and 13,532.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,400.52, 22,989.37 and 13,532.18 is: 20,200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,400.52 : 22,989.37 = 13,532.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,400.52/22,989.37 = 13,532.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,400.52x = 22,989.37 × 13,532.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,400.52x = 311,096,144.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,096,144.15/15,400.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,200.37

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