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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,136.80, 22,672.80 and 13,192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,136.80, 22,672.80 and 13,192.80 is: 19,760.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,136.80 : 22,672.80 = 13,192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,136.80/22,672.80 = 13,192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,136.80x = 22,672.80 × 13,192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,136.80x = 299,117,715.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,117,715.84/15,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,760.96

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