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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,138.80, 22,708.20 and 13,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,138.80, 22,708.20 and 13,497.20 is: 20,245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,138.80 : 22,708.20 = 13,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,138.80/22,708.20 = 13,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,138.80x = 22,708.20 × 13,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,138.80x = 306,497,117.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,497,117.04/15,138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.80

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