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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,208.40, 22,812.60 and 13,307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,208.40, 22,812.60 and 13,307.60 is: 19,961.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,208.40 : 22,812.60 = 13,307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,208.40/22,812.60 = 13,307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,208.40x = 22,812.60 × 13,307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,208.40x = 303,580,955.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,580,955.76/15,208.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,961.40

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