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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,136.80, 22,705.20 and 13,495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,136.80, 22,705.20 and 13,495.20 is: 20,242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,136.80 : 22,705.20 = 13,495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,136.80/22,705.20 = 13,495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,136.80x = 22,705.20 × 13,495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,136.80x = 306,411,215.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,411,215.04/15,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,242.80

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