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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.40, 22,842.60 and 13,615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.40, 22,842.60 and 13,615.60 is: 20,423.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.40 : 22,842.60 = 13,615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.40/22,842.60 = 13,615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.40x = 22,842.60 × 13,615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.40x = 311,015,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,015,704.56/15,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,423.40

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