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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,404.64, 22,995.53 and 13,536.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,404.64, 22,995.53 and 13,536.30 is: 20,206.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,404.64 : 22,995.53 = 13,536.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,404.64/22,995.53 = 13,536.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,404.64x = 22,995.53 × 13,536.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,404.64x = 311,274,325.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,274,325.06/15,404.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,206.53

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