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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,351.60, 22,969.80 and 13,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,351.60, 22,969.80 and 13,969.20 is: 20,901.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,351.60 : 22,969.80 = 13,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,351.60/22,969.80 = 13,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,351.60x = 22,969.80 × 13,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,351.60x = 320,869,730.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,869,730.16/15,351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,901.39

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