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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.72, 22,886.84 and 13,280.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.72, 22,886.84 and 13,280.72 is: 19,891.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.72 : 22,886.84 = 13,280.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.72/22,886.84 = 13,280.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.72x = 22,886.84 × 13,280.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.72x = 303,953,713.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,953,713.72/15,280.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,891.32

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