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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,077, 22,641.42 and 13,703.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,077, 22,641.42 and 13,703.24 is: 20,578.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,077 : 22,641.42 = 13,703.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,077/22,641.42 = 13,703.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,077x = 22,641.42 × 13,703.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,077x = 310,260,812.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,260,812.20/15,077
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.42

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