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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,189.60, 22,827.60 and 13,288.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,189.60, 22,827.60 and 13,288.80 is: 19,970.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,189.60 : 22,827.60 = 13,288.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,189.60/22,827.60 = 13,288.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,189.60x = 22,827.60 × 13,288.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,189.60x = 303,351,410.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,351,410.88/15,189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,970.99

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