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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,262.80, 22,867.32 and 13,367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,262.80, 22,867.32 and 13,367.58 is: 20,027.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,262.80 : 22,867.32 = 13,367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,262.80/22,867.32 = 13,367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,262.80x = 22,867.32 × 13,367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,262.80x = 305,680,729.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,680,729.49/15,262.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.83

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