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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,177.33, 22,731.30 and 13,403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,177.33, 22,731.30 and 13,403.52 is: 20,074.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,177.33 : 22,731.30 = 13,403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,177.33/22,731.30 = 13,403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,177.33x = 22,731.30 × 13,403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,177.33x = 304,679,434.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,679,434.18/15,177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,074.64

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