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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.15, 22,867.80 and 13,367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.15, 22,867.80 and 13,367.88 is: 20,028.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.15 : 22,867.80 = 13,367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.15/22,867.80 = 13,367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.15x = 22,867.80 × 13,367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.15x = 305,694,006.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,694,006.26/15,263.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,028.24

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