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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.40, 22,548.60 and 13,347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.40, 22,548.60 and 13,347.60 is: 20,021.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.40 : 22,548.60 = 13,347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.40/22,548.60 = 13,347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.40x = 22,548.60 × 13,347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.40x = 300,969,693.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,969,693.36/15,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,021.40

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