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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.80, 22,999.20 and 13,691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.80, 22,999.20 and 13,691.20 is: 20,536.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.80 : 22,999.20 = 13,691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.80/22,999.20 = 13,691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.80x = 22,999.20 × 13,691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.80x = 314,886,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,886,647.04/15,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,536.80

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