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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.80, 22,474.80 and 13,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.80, 22,474.80 and 13,060.80 is: 19,563.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.80 : 22,474.80 = 13,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.80/22,474.80 = 13,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.80x = 22,474.80 × 13,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.80x = 293,538,867.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,538,867.84/15,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,563.00

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