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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.98, 20,772.32 and 13,113.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.98, 20,772.32 and 13,113.05 is: 18,031.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.98 : 20,772.32 = 13,113.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.98/20,772.32 = 13,113.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.98x = 20,772.32 × 13,113.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.98x = 272,388,301.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,388,301.35/15,105.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,031.82

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