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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.20, 22,481.10 and 13,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.20, 22,481.10 and 13,160.40 is: 19,714.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.20 : 22,481.10 = 13,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.20/22,481.10 = 13,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.20x = 22,481.10 × 13,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.20x = 295,860,268.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,860,268.44/15,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,714.55

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