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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.80, 22,605.99 and 13,488.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.80, 22,605.99 and 13,488.60 is: 20,124.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.80 : 22,605.99 = 13,488.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.80/22,605.99 = 13,488.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.80x = 22,605.99 × 13,488.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.80x = 304,923,156.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,923,156.71/15,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,124.55

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