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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.20, 22,510.80 and 13,476.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.20, 22,510.80 and 13,476.30 is: 20,214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.20 : 22,510.80 = 13,476.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.20/22,510.80 = 13,476.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.20x = 22,510.80 × 13,476.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.20x = 303,362,294.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,362,294.04/15,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,214.45

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