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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,316.20, 22,974.30 and 13,906.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,316.20, 22,974.30 and 13,906.80 is: 20,860.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.20 : 22,974.30 = 13,906.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.20/22,974.30 = 13,906.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.20x = 22,974.30 × 13,906.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.20x = 319,498,995.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,498,995.24/15,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,860.20

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