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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.20, 22,479.60 and 13,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.20, 22,479.60 and 13,159.40 is: 19,713.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.20 : 22,479.60 = 13,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.20/22,479.60 = 13,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.20x = 22,479.60 × 13,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.20x = 295,818,048.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,818,048.24/15,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,713.06

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