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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,101.20, 22,608.60 and 13,373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,101.20, 22,608.60 and 13,373.20 is: 20,021.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,101.20 : 22,608.60 = 13,373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,101.20/22,608.60 = 13,373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,101.20x = 22,608.60 × 13,373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,101.20x = 302,349,329.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,349,329.52/15,101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,021.54

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