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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.20, 22,515.90 and 13,390.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.20, 22,515.90 and 13,390.60 is: 20,057.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.20 : 22,515.90 = 13,390.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.20/22,515.90 = 13,390.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.20x = 22,515.90 × 13,390.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.20x = 301,501,410.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,501,410.54/15,032.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,057.04

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