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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.77, 22,992.72 and 13,534.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.77, 22,992.72 and 13,534.43 is: 20,203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.77 : 22,992.72 = 13,534.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.77/22,992.72 = 13,534.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.77x = 22,992.72 × 13,534.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.77x = 311,193,244.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,193,244.39/15,402.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,203.73

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