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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.80, 22,864.28 and 13,365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.80, 22,864.28 and 13,365.56 is: 20,024.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.80 : 22,864.28 = 13,365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.80/22,864.28 = 13,365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.80x = 22,864.28 × 13,365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.80x = 305,593,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,593,906.20/15,260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,024.76

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