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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,240.94, 22,724.49 and 13,939.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,240.94, 22,724.49 and 13,939.18 is: 20,783.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,240.94 : 22,724.49 = 13,939.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,240.94/22,724.49 = 13,939.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,240.94x = 22,724.49 × 13,939.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,240.94x = 316,760,756.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,760,756.52/15,240.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,783.54

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