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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,312.24, 23,058.30 and 13,361.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,312.24, 23,058.30 and 13,361.14 is: 20,120.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312.24 : 23,058.30 = 13,361.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312.24/23,058.30 = 13,361.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312.24x = 23,058.30 × 13,361.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312.24x = 308,085,108.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,085,108.23/15,312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,120.19

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