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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,401.64, 22,991.06 and 13,533.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,401.64, 22,991.06 and 13,533.29 is: 20,202.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,401.64 : 22,991.06 = 13,533.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,401.64/22,991.06 = 13,533.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,401.64x = 22,991.06 × 13,533.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,401.64x = 311,144,499.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,144,499.77/15,401.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,202.04

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