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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.14, 20,977.74 and 13,336.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.14, 20,977.74 and 13,336.09 is: 18,362.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.14 : 20,977.74 = 13,336.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.14/20,977.74 = 13,336.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.14x = 20,977.74 × 13,336.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.14x = 279,761,028.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,761,028.64/15,235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,362.88

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