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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,019.20, 22,496.40 and 13,377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,019.20, 22,496.40 and 13,377.60 is: 20,037.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,019.20 : 22,496.40 = 13,377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,019.20/22,496.40 = 13,377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,019.20x = 22,496.40 × 13,377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,019.20x = 300,947,840.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,947,840.64/15,019.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,037.54

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