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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.27, 22,991.98 and 13,533.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.27, 22,991.98 and 13,533.92 is: 20,202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.27 : 22,991.98 = 13,533.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.27/22,991.98 = 13,533.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.27x = 22,991.98 × 13,533.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.27x = 311,171,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,171,617.96/15,402.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,202.97

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