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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.78, 20,974.51 and 13,333.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.78, 20,974.51 and 13,333.74 is: 18,359.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.78 : 20,974.51 = 13,333.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.78/20,974.51 = 13,333.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.78x = 20,974.51 × 13,333.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.78x = 279,668,491.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,668,491.43/15,232.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,359.65

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