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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,279.60, 22,814.87 and 13,688.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,279.60, 22,814.87 and 13,688.05 is: 20,438.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,279.60 : 22,814.87 = 13,688.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,279.60/22,814.87 = 13,688.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,279.60x = 22,814.87 × 13,688.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,279.60x = 312,291,081.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,291,081.30/15,279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,438.43

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