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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,216.40, 22,824.60 and 13,603.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,216.40, 22,824.60 and 13,603.60 is: 20,405.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,216.40 : 22,824.60 = 13,603.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,216.40/22,824.60 = 13,603.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,216.40x = 22,824.60 × 13,603.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,216.40x = 310,496,728.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,496,728.56/15,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,405.40

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