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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.80, 20,984.19 and 13,340.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.80, 20,984.19 and 13,340.75 is: 18,369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.80 : 20,984.19 = 13,340.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.80/20,984.19 = 13,340.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.80x = 20,984.19 × 13,340.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.80x = 279,944,833.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,944,833.35/15,239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,369.33

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