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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,220.08, 20,993.34 and 13,227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,220.08, 20,993.34 and 13,227.24 is: 18,244.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220.08 : 20,993.34 = 13,227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220.08/20,993.34 = 13,227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220.08x = 20,993.34 × 13,227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220.08x = 277,683,946.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,683,946.58/15,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,244.58

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