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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,406.28, 22,997.98 and 13,537.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,406.28, 22,997.98 and 13,537.94 is: 20,208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,406.28 : 22,997.98 = 13,537.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,406.28/22,997.98 = 13,537.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,406.28x = 22,997.98 × 13,537.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,406.28x = 311,345,273.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,345,273.36/15,406.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,208.98

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