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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,180.72, 22,787.21 and 13,436.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,180.72, 22,787.21 and 13,436.79 is: 20,169.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,180.72 : 22,787.21 = 13,436.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,180.72/22,787.21 = 13,436.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,180.72x = 22,787.21 × 13,436.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,180.72x = 306,186,955.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,186,955.46/15,180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,169.46

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