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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,135.20, 22,659.60 and 13,407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,135.20, 22,659.60 and 13,407.20 is: 20,072.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,135.20 : 22,659.60 = 13,407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,135.20/22,659.60 = 13,407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,135.20x = 22,659.60 × 13,407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,135.20x = 303,801,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,801,789.12/15,135.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,072.53

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