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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,537.39, 23,355.29 and 13,372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,537.39, 23,355.29 and 13,372.26 is: 20,100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,537.39 : 23,355.29 = 13,372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,537.39/23,355.29 = 13,372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,537.39x = 23,355.29 × 13,372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,537.39x = 312,312,880.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,312,880.88/15,537.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,100.73

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