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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.80, 22,669.20 and 13,471.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.80, 22,669.20 and 13,471.20 is: 20,206.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.80 : 22,669.20 = 13,471.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.80/22,669.20 = 13,471.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.80x = 22,669.20 × 13,471.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.80x = 305,381,327.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,381,327.04/15,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,206.80

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