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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.80, 22,777.44 and 13,553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.80, 22,777.44 and 13,553.60 is: 20,303.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.80 : 22,777.44 = 13,553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.80/22,777.44 = 13,553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.80x = 22,777.44 × 13,553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.80x = 308,716,310.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,716,310.78/15,204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,303.87

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