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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.20, 22,654.80 and 13,693.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.20, 22,654.80 and 13,693.80 is: 20,540.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.20 : 22,654.80 = 13,693.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.20/22,654.80 = 13,693.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.20x = 22,654.80 × 13,693.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.20x = 310,230,300.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,230,300.24/15,103.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,540.70

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