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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.10, 22,815.61 and 13,688.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.10, 22,815.61 and 13,688.54 is: 20,439.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.10 : 22,815.61 = 13,688.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.10/22,815.61 = 13,688.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.10x = 22,815.61 × 13,688.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.10x = 312,312,390.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,312,390.11/15,280.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,439.16

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