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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.40, 22,826.10 and 13,604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.40, 22,826.10 and 13,604.60 is: 20,406.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.40 : 22,826.10 = 13,604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.40/22,826.10 = 13,604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.40x = 22,826.10 × 13,604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.40x = 310,539,960.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,539,960.06/15,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,406.90

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