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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,419.99, 23,072.61 and 13,537.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,419.99, 23,072.61 and 13,537.01 is: 20,255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,419.99 : 23,072.61 = 13,537.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,419.99/23,072.61 = 13,537.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,419.99x = 23,072.61 × 13,537.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,419.99x = 312,334,036.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,334,036.93/15,419.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.14

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