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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,015.24, 22,513.32 and 13,170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,015.24, 22,513.32 and 13,170.06 is: 19,746.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,015.24 : 22,513.32 = 13,170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,015.24/22,513.32 = 13,170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,015.24x = 22,513.32 × 13,170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,015.24x = 296,501,775.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,501,775.20/15,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,746.72

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