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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.76, 22,992.73 and 13,534.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.76, 22,992.73 and 13,534.42 is: 20,203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.76 : 22,992.73 = 13,534.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.76/22,992.73 = 13,534.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.76x = 22,992.73 × 13,534.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.76x = 311,193,264.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,193,264.77/15,402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,203.73

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