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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.20, 22,948.80 and 13,628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.20, 22,948.80 and 13,628.80 is: 20,443.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.20 : 22,948.80 = 13,628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.20/22,948.80 = 13,628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.20x = 22,948.80 × 13,628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.20x = 312,764,605.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,764,605.44/15,299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,443.20

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