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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.64, 22,992.55 and 13,534.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.64, 22,992.55 and 13,534.29 is: 20,203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.64 : 22,992.55 = 13,534.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.64/22,992.55 = 13,534.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.64x = 22,992.55 × 13,534.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.64x = 311,187,839.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,187,839.54/15,402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,203.54

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