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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.77, 22,560.93 and 13,281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.77, 22,560.93 and 13,281.30 is: 19,905.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.77 : 22,560.93 = 13,281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.77/22,560.93 = 13,281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.77x = 22,560.93 × 13,281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.77x = 299,638,479.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,638,479.61/15,052.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,905.87

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