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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.09, 23,227.76 and 13,449.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.09, 23,227.76 and 13,449.21 is: 20,125.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.09 : 23,227.76 = 13,449.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.09/23,227.76 = 13,449.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.09x = 23,227.76 × 13,449.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.09x = 312,394,954.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,394,954.82/15,522.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,125.83

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