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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,201.70, 22,802.55 and 13,743.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,201.70, 22,802.55 and 13,743.70 is: 20,615.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,201.70 : 22,802.55 = 13,743.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,201.70/22,802.55 = 13,743.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,201.70x = 22,802.55 × 13,743.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,201.70x = 313,391,406.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,391,406.44/15,201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,615.55

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