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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,022.40, 22,533.60 and 13,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,022.40, 22,533.60 and 13,337.60 is: 20,006.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,022.40 : 22,533.60 = 13,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,022.40/22,533.60 = 13,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,022.40x = 22,533.60 × 13,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,022.40x = 300,544,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,544,143.36/15,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,006.40

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