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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,542.20, 23,313.30 and 13,598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,542.20, 23,313.30 and 13,598.20 is: 20,397.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,542.20 : 23,313.30 = 13,598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,542.20/23,313.30 = 13,598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,542.20x = 23,313.30 × 13,598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,542.20x = 317,018,916.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,018,916.06/15,542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,397.30

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