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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,009.20, 22,481.40 and 13,367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,009.20, 22,481.40 and 13,367.60 is: 20,022.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,009.20 : 22,481.40 = 13,367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,009.20/22,481.40 = 13,367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,009.20x = 22,481.40 × 13,367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,009.20x = 300,522,362.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,522,362.64/15,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,022.54

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