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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,548.20, 23,322.30 and 13,604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,548.20, 23,322.30 and 13,604.20 is: 20,406.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,548.20 : 23,322.30 = 13,604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,548.20/23,322.30 = 13,604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,548.20x = 23,322.30 × 13,604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,548.20x = 317,281,233.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,281,233.66/15,548.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,406.30

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