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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.36, 22,825.08 and 13,285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.36, 22,825.08 and 13,285.04 is: 19,869.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.36 : 22,825.08 = 13,285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.36/22,825.08 = 13,285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.36x = 22,825.08 × 13,285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.36x = 303,232,100.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,232,100.80/15,261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,869.27

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