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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.40, 22,950.72 and 13,374.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.40, 22,950.72 and 13,374.84 is: 20,063.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.40 : 22,950.72 = 13,374.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.40/22,950.72 = 13,374.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.40x = 22,950.72 × 13,374.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.40x = 306,962,207.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,962,207.88/15,299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,063.68

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