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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,211.44, 22,824.45 and 13,240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,211.44, 22,824.45 and 13,240.71 is: 19,867.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,211.44 : 22,824.45 = 13,240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,211.44/22,824.45 = 13,240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,211.44x = 22,824.45 × 13,240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,211.44x = 302,211,923.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,211,923.36/15,211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,867.41

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