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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.39, 22,992.18 and 13,534.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.39, 22,992.18 and 13,534.04 is: 20,203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.39 : 22,992.18 = 13,534.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.39/22,992.18 = 13,534.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.39x = 22,992.18 × 13,534.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.39x = 311,176,968.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,176,968.85/15,402.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,203.16

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