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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,411.80, 23,117.70 and 13,224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,411.80, 23,117.70 and 13,224.80 is: 19,837.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,411.80 : 23,117.70 = 13,224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,411.80/23,117.70 = 13,224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,411.80x = 23,117.70 × 13,224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,411.80x = 305,726,958.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,726,958.96/15,411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,837.20

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