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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,117.84, 20,878.56 and 13,468.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,117.84, 20,878.56 and 13,468.68 is: 18,600.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,117.84 : 20,878.56 = 13,468.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,117.84/20,878.56 = 13,468.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,117.84x = 20,878.56 × 13,468.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,117.84x = 281,206,643.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,206,643.50/15,117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,600.98

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