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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,269.20, 22,860.60 and 13,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,269.20, 22,860.60 and 13,541.20 is: 20,273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,269.20 : 22,860.60 = 13,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,269.20/22,860.60 = 13,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,269.20x = 22,860.60 × 13,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,269.20x = 309,559,956.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,559,956.72/15,269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,273.49

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